Nita Barrow

Dame Ruth Nita Barrow, GCMG DA (15 November 1916 – 19 December 1995) was the first female governor-general of Barbados. Barrow was a nurse and a public health servant from Barbados. She served as the fifth governor-general of Barbados from 6 June 1990 until her death on 19 December 1995. She was the older sister of Errol Barrow, the first prime minister of Barbados. Quotes 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. Barrow, Nita (1916–1995) Retrieved 1 April 2025 Quotes about Nita Barrow 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. Barrow, Nita (1916–1995) Retrieved 1 April 2025 Famously outspoken, she was known as “the people’s Governor-General” for her warmth, wisdom and kindness. Nita Barrow (15th Nov 1916-19th Dec 1995) Retrieved 1 April 2025 External links Category:Nurses Category:Women politicians in Barbados Category:1916 births Category:1995 deaths Category:Women born in the 1910s