The Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) would like to congratulate their distinguished member Maize Barker Welch, former radio personality, on recently being named in the Queen’s New Year honour’s list as Dame Commander of the order of the British Empire. {CLICK BELOW FOR FULL AUDIO}

Dame Maizie, a retired MP & accomplished envoy, has worked tirelessly not only promoting the rights of women but also representing our elderly population and BARP sincerely congratulates her on this historic achievement.