Awards of National Honours For Independence & Republic 2025

Her Excellency The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Prunella Mason, Freedom of Barbados, Dame Grand Cross of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Dame of St. Andrew, Senior Counsel, Doctor of Laws, President of Barbados, has consented to the announcement of National Honours on the occasion of the Fourth Anniversary of Barbados as a Republic and Fifty-ninth Anniversary of Independence. 

Awards of National Honours for Independence and Republic 2025

ORDER OF FREEDOM OF BARBADOS

For distinguished and extraordinary service to Barbados, the Caribbean, the Caribbean Diaspora or to humanity at large.

• Mr. Joel Garner M.B.E., J.P.

For his outstanding leadership as a distinguished sports administrator, sterling service to national cricket development and extraordinary contribution to West Indies and Barbados cricket as one of the greatest fast bowlers in history. 

• Mr. Kevin Charles David Greenidge, Ph.D. 

For his exceptional people-centred leadership in economic policy and central banking and his outstanding transformative achievements in guiding reforms under the Barbados Economic Recovery and Transformation (BERT) programmes. 

• Mr. Kurt Anderson Lambert, Ph.D.

In recognition of his exemplary leadership in healthcare, finance, and social investment, significant socio-economic achievements whilst pioneering major enterprises and unwavering dedication to advancing impactful philanthropic initiatives. (PR/GIS)