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Stating their efforts were solely to protect the elderly in Barbados and “not about politics”, attorneys at the centre of a dispute with Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey, are demanding he issues a public apology. Led by spokesman Corey Beckles of CBL Chambers, fellow attorney Kaviar Callender and legal assistant Anthony Hinds say they reached out to schedule meetings to discuss the 53-page document which they …
By Anesta Henry
Persons convicted of abusing the elderly could be hit with a fine of $25 000 or be imprisoned for up to 10 years, or both, according to the draft Elderly Persons Bill 2022.
According to the draft document, the particulars of convicted abusers will be entered into a National Register of Elderly Persons, which is to be kept by
The Bridgetown Port Taxi Co-op Society and the Ministry of Elder Affairs and People Empowerment continue to partner with the private sector to make a difference in the lives of children living at two of the Child Care Board residential centres.Fifty children from the Nightingale Children’s Village and Marina Brewster Centre at Farrs recently enjoyed a day at the races at the Garrison Savannah, St Michael.Chief executive officer of the Barbados Turf Club, Rosette Peirce, said the children got the opportunity to view the races from the sponsors lounge, which overlooks the famous paddock bend and as special guests, they “were treated to full hospitality-food, drinks and ice cream”.Peirce said the children also got to meet some influential people in the horseracing industry and champion jockey and leading apprentice rider Teshawn Hazlewood.She said she was pleased to be part of the initiative when approached with the idea and it was an emotional experience for her.
Scores of Barbadians will benefit from the Vincy/Bim Food Market initiative of two companies here and Vincentian farmers who have provided more than $10 000 worth of fruits, vegetables, and other ground provisions for people in need.During the handover of the produce to the Ministry of Elder Affairs and People Empowerment and the Kiwanis Club of Barbados North on Wednesday, CariGro Services Inc. and Multinational Wholesalers said they wanted to engage in a give back initiative to help Barbadians grappling with the high cost of living.“We recognised that there were some families in need and we have taken some of our items we have for sale from the region and internationally . . . . We understand that this is a trying time and we are willing to help and give our support,” said Antonio Waterman, managing director of the Six Roads, St Philip based Multinational Wholesalers where the handover took place.The produce includes bananas, avocados, onions, beets, kiwis, plantains, and yams.