Order of Freedom of Barbados

The Order of Freedom of Barbados is a national honour established by the Order of Freedom of Barbados Act 2019 by the Parliament of Barbados.[1] As part within the overarching Order of Barbados, it ranks higher than the Order of the Republic,[2] but is below the separate and supreme Order of National Heroes.

Order of Freedom of Barbados
Neck badge worn by members of the Order of Freedom of Barbados
Awarded by

President of Barbados
TypeNational Honour
Established19 August 2019 (19 August 2019)
EligibilityCitizens of Barbados, or persons born in Barbados
CriteriaAt the pleasure of the president on the recommendation of the government
StatusCurrently constituted
FounderParliament of Barbados
ChancellorSandra Mason
SecretaryVacant
ClassesMember (FB)
Statistics
First induction2019
Last induction2021
Total inductees10
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of National Heroes
Next (lower)Order of the Republic

Ribbon of the Order of Freedom of Barbados

Officers and classes

The Order consists of one Class, which is not named in the Act. There is no limit as to how many appointments can be made to each grade each year, except in regard to honorary members, whose limit is set to two a year; appointments are made each year on Independence Day (30 November) by the president on the advice of the Prime Minister.[1]

Recipients are entitled to use the post-nominal letters "FB", which means "Freedom of Barbados", and to the style The Most Honourable. The insignia of the Order is set by the Prime Minister.[1]

List of officers

The current officers of the Order of Barbados, in accordance with the Act, are as follows:[1]

  • Chancellor: Sandra Mason,as Governor General (2018 - 2021) and subsequently as President of Barbados (2021-)
  • Secretary: Vacant (2021-)

Recipients
  • Professor Violet Eudine Barriteau GCM — For her outstanding contribution to tertiary education and pioneering leadership in the development of gender studies and the promotion of gender equality.[3]
  • Dr. Anthony Nicholas Carter BSS — For his seminal work in music, in particular, his contribution to the art form of calypso, as well as, folk music through an exceptional repertoire of lyrics and melody, and his work with youth in music.[3]
  • Patrick Douglas Frost GCM, BJH — For his dedicated service as an educator and sterling contribution to the trade union movement.[4]
  • Dame Sandra Mason GCMG, DA, SC — Conferred on becoming the first president of Barbados in light of the transitioning to republican status.

Honorary recipients
  • Charles III — then known as the Prince of Wales as heir to the Barbadian throne, in recognition of his support for the efforts of developing countries in the area of climate change and sustainable development and fostering the spirit of entrepreneurship among young people globally.[5]

References
  1. Government of Barbados (19 August 2019). "Official Gazette – No. 67 (Package)". Government Information Service. Retrieved 26 April 2021.
  2. Government of Barbados (28 October 2021). "Official Gazette, October 28, 2021 – Part A – No.125". Government Information Service. Retrieved 8 December 2021.
  3. "2019 Independence Day Honours List". Government of Barbados. Government of Barbados. 29 November 2019. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  4. Jones, Esther (29 November 2020). "2020 Independence Day Honours List". Government of Barbados. Government of Barbados. Retrieved 28 April 2021.
  5. "2021 Independence Day Honours List". GIS Barbados. 29 November 2021. Retrieved 4 December 2021.
  6. "Freedom Of Barbados Award For President Kenyatta". Barbados Government Information Service. Retrieved 29 September 2022.


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