David thompson barbados biography

He lived and breathed Barbados. How very tragic that such a talented and decent man has been taken from us at precisely the time his country needs him most.

So hard to make sense of it. What a test of faith. Dave, Christ Church, Barbados

Mr Thompson's passing is indeed a loss to my country and home.

David Thompson has had a long political career in Barbados.

I would like to pay respect to his family, especially his wife and children. D.Grieves, Bridgetown, Barbados

My husband Michael went to school with David Thompson and has fond memories of him. I myself met Mr Thompson two years ago at a ball where he was the main speaker.

He spoke with such grace and elegance.

David John Howard Thompson was the sixth prime minister of Barbados from 15 January until his death from pancreatic cancer on 23 October

David Thompson completed his secondary schooling at Combermere, securing a Barbados Exhibition in He returned and taught at his alma mater for a year.

Thompson attended primary school at St Gabriel's Junior School and secondary school at Combermere School.

The first Prime Minister of Barbados born overseas, David Thompson was born on Christmas day in London, England to Charles and Margaret Thompson.

David John Howard Thompson was born in England in , one of seven children born to Barbadian parents.

Meeting him was an honour and hearing him speak was an even greater honour. Mr David Thompson, a man of the soil, a man of the people, for the people. A man with so much to give in so little time. May he rest in peace. Shawn and Michael King, London, UK

David Thompson was a genuine hope for bringing Barbados forw