19/05/2026
The Barbados Ex-Police Association Inc. is currently celebrating its 55th Anniversary, having been established in 1971. The commemorative activities commenced with a church service held on Sunday, 3rd May 2026, at Beulah Methodist Church.
As part of the celebrations, the Association hosted a Dinner and Awards Ceremony on Saturday, 9th May 2026, at Courtyard by Marriott Bridgetown. During the event, Bro. Vernon Wilkinson was honoured and recognized for his sterling contribution and dedicated service to the Association over the years.
The Association also recognized recent CARIFTA Games gold medallist Shamari Greenidge-Lewis a student of St. George Secondary School. Shamari, along with members of his relay team, brought the curtain down on the 2026 CARIFTA Games in Grenada with an electrifying victory in the under 20 boys 4x400m relay, during which they also established a new record.
President Keith Hall made the presentation to Bro. Wilkinson, while Public Relations Officer Bro. Seibert Johnson presented Shamari with his award along with a monetary donation. Shamari is the son of Police Constable 1878 Corey Lewis and the grandson of Trustee Bro. Selwyn Went.
Ahead of Mother’s Day, the ladies in attendance were specially honoured as a gesture of appreciation for their invaluable role and contribution within the community. Each lady was presented with a rose as a token of gratitude and appreciation.
