Bajan Triva
When did Barbados become a republic?
30 November 2021
In what year was Lions Clubs International founded?
1917
What has to be broken before you can use it?
An egg
This National Hero introduced free education and a National Insurance scheme.
Errol Barrow
“The Big Apple”
New York City
Which parish in Barbados has the smallest population?
St. Andrew
What was Melvin Jones’ profession before founding Lions Clubs International?
Insurance agent
What has hands but cannot clap?
A clock
This National Hero served as the only Prime Minister of the West Indies Federation and was known for his legal skill and advocacy in the House of Assembly.
Grantley Adams
“The Windy City”
Chicago
Name the village in Barbados where, if you had cows, you might take them for a bath.
Cattlewash, St. Joseph
Barbados is in which district
60B
I have a head, a foot, and a bed, but I never sleep. What am I?
A river
This National Hero’s expulsion from Barbados sparked unrest that led to a major commission of inquiry and wide social reform.
Clement Payne
“Motown”
Detroit
St. George shares borders with more parishes than any other in Barbados. How many parishes border St. George?
6
What does “LIONS” stand for?
Liberty, Intelligence, Our Nation’s Safety
What comes once in a minute, twice in a moment, but never in a thousand years?
The letter M
This National Hero was elected in 1843 as the first non-White person to sit in the House of Assembly.
Samuel Jackman Prescod
“The City of Brotherly Love”
Philadelphia
Of all the fish markets in Barbados (past and present), which is the most eastern?
Skeete’s Bay, St. Philip
What the colour purple two colours represent Lions Clubs International?
Loyalty, integrity, dedication to service
I’m tall when I’m young and short when I’m old. What am I?
A candle
After religious leaders were forced out, this National Hero continued worship by opening a private home as a place of faith despite opposition.
Sarah Ann Gill
“The Alamo City”
San Antonio