One month after the untimely death of Prime Minister David Thompson, an exhibition of his life and times was put on display for Barbados at the headquarters of the Democratic Labour Party in George Street, St Michael.
Today, his widow Mara Thompson was given the honour of opening the pictoral and multi-media exhibition which will run until Thursday.
When Mara opened the exhibit, a 60 by 10 foot portrait of the late leader was unveiled.
Among those present for the opening ceremony were children and teachers from St Gabriels’, Thompson’s alma mater, Minister of Transport and Works John Boyce, Senator Reverend David Durant, Senator Andre Worrell, Stephen Graham, brother to David Thompson, Rhonnelle Smith, vice president of the Young Democrats and George Pilgrim, Secretary General of the DLP.
Under the theme, David Thompson: A Life to Emulate, the exhibition was segmented under such topics as: Friends of the DLP, Faces, Youthful Minister, Parliament Yard, Prime Minister on the Job, Constituency Work, St. John Family, With World Leaders, and, On The Campaign Trail.
