In The Memory of the late Prime Minister, Hon. David John Howard Thompson (1961- 2010)
The late David J.H. Thompson became the 6th Prime Minister of Barbados on January 16, 2008 at the age of 46.
Born on Christmas Day 1961, Prime Minister Thompson was educated in Barbados where he received his primary education at St. Gabriel's Junior School and his secondary education at Combermere School. He graduated with Honours from the Law Faculty of the University of the West Indies and also obtained a Legal Education Certificate from University of the West Indies.
He first ran for a seat in the House of Assembly in 1987 when he won the by-election in the constituency of St. John following the untimely death of his mentor and first Prime Minister of Barbados, the Right Excellent Errol Walton Barrow. He was first appointed to Cabinet in 1991 at the age of 30 and was twice leader of the Opposition.
Prime Minister Thompson was involved in the community in several cultural and sporting organizations, including the Combermere School Old Scholars' Association and established in his beloved St. John, the Families First program, a pioneering initiative that aims to re-establish and re-assert the family unit as the paramount and core constituent in the development of communities.
Prime Minister Thompson died of pancreatic cancer on October 23, 2010 at his family home in Mapps, St. Philip. He is survived by his wife Mara and three daughters - Misha, Oya and Osa-Marie.
Born on Christmas Day 1961, Prime Minister Thompson was educated in Barbados where he received his primary education at St. Gabriel's Junior School and his secondary education at Combermere School. He graduated with Honours from the Law Faculty of the University of the West Indies and also obtained a Legal Education Certificate from University of the West Indies.
He first ran for a seat in the House of Assembly in 1987 when he won the by-election in the constituency of St. John following the untimely death of his mentor and first Prime Minister of Barbados, the Right Excellent Errol Walton Barrow. He was first appointed to Cabinet in 1991 at the age of 30 and was twice leader of the Opposition.
Prime Minister Thompson was involved in the community in several cultural and sporting organizations, including the Combermere School Old Scholars' Association and established in his beloved St. John, the Families First program, a pioneering initiative that aims to re-establish and re-assert the family unit as the paramount and core constituent in the development of communities.
Prime Minister Thompson died of pancreatic cancer on October 23, 2010 at his family home in Mapps, St. Philip. He is survived by his wife Mara and three daughters - Misha, Oya and Osa-Marie.
Below are photo slideshows recording the Hon. David Thompson's visits to Toronto in 2008 and 2009 to attend DLP Barbados (Canada)'s annual dinner. Scroll down to view each slideshow separately.
DLP Barbados (Canada) Annual Dinner - September 20, 2008
DLP Barbados (Canada) Annual Dinner - September 19, 2009
The Late Prime Minister's Favourite Songs
To listen to these songs first turn off the "Hallelujah" song by clicking on the playback control at the top of the page. Click the playback control for each song separately to listen to the song. Click here for the lyrics.
The Prayer: Celine Dion and Andrea BocelliAmazing Grace: Susan BoyleTime To Say Goodbye: Andrea BocelliWhere the Gentle Avon Flows: Ronald BingeHow Great Thou Art: The PriestsAnd Can It Be: Kim Collingsworth |
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