The Girl Guide Association of Barbados


The Girl Guides Association of Barbados is the national Guiding organization on the island nation of Barbados. It serves 3,500 members. Founded in 1918, the girls-only organization became a full member of the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts in 1969.
The first Guide meeting in Barbados was held on 30 November 1918 at Government House, Saint Michael. Thereafter, units for Brownies, Rangers and Blossom Guides were introduced. Most of the Units are based at Primary and Secondary Schools, however there are some Units based at Headquarters and at a number of Churches. The programs of the Association cater to girls and young women between 4 and 25 years.
Its Headquarters is located at "Pax Hill", Belmont Road, Saint Michael, Barbados and is very close to Bridgetown.

Program

The Association is divided in two sections with five sub-sections according to age:
The organisation is divided into four Divisions and eight Districts. Each Division and District is headed by a Commissioner.
The Council is the general management committee made up of District Commissioners inclusive of the Executive and all other sub management teams. The Executive Committee is a sub committee of the Council and responsible for the overall management of the organisation.