January 21 marks the birthday of Errol Barrow (1920–1987), the first Prime Minister of Barbados and a key figure in the nation’s independence. The date is observed as Errol Barrow Day, a national holiday honoring his leadership and vision.
- Errol – Of Scottish origin, derived from a place name meaning to wander or nobleman. In Barbados, it is most closely associated with Errol Walton Barrow, remembered as the Father of Independence and a symbol of progress and national pride.
