Nita Barrow

"A Woman's life can really be a succession of lives, each revolving around some emotionally compelling situation or challenge, and each marked off by some intense experience."

"As a diplomat, she was highly respected internationally for her community service, her work in the women's movement, and her involvement in the struggle against apartheid. In her role as governor-general, she impacted all walks of life and took pride in her country."

"In spite of international acclaim, she never lost touch with the common people and was greatly loved by Barbadians."

"Any one who has ever asked Nita for the telephone number or address of one of her friends soon looks on in amazement at the address book which she produces."

"As one journalist put it: she was a woman "for all people and the people's governor-general."

"Famously outspoken, she was known as “the people’s Governor-General” for her warmth, wisdom and kindness."