Press Release 2019-12-06 BARBADOS’ OLDEST FEMALE IS DEAD
Edna Cumberbatch, this island’s oldest recorded female, has died at the age of 110.
Mrs. Cumberbatch passed away on Tuesday, November 19, at the Roywardeen Caring Home, Friendly Hall, St....
Meet A Centenarian From A Sister Island In The Caribbean
Ena Collymore-Woodstock, has blazed a trail in the legal fraternity in Jamaica as its first female judge on the bench.
The centenarian, who was born in Spanish Town, Jamaica on...
Barbadians Encouraged To Assist The Elderly
Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, has called on Barbadians to make a contribution towards improving the care provided to senior citizens.
Lt. Col. Bostic made the...
Elderly Care Programme A Priority
As the percentage of elderly persons in the Barbadian population continues to rise, the Ministry of Health has identified the Care of the Elderly Programme as one of its priorities.
...Keys To Successful Ageing
Barbados’ population is ageing at an accelerated pace. In fact, this country is home to the highest percentage of persons aged 65 and over in the English-speaking Caribbean.
The island...
Centenarians Of Barbados Stamp Issue
Recognising that Barbados has the second highest percentage of centenarians per capita in the world, the Barbados Postal Service (BPS) has released a new commemorative issue highlighting those who have...
Active Ageing Starts From Early
When you hear the term "Active Ageing", you tend to conjure up images of the elderly taking brisk walks, jogging, dancing or getting involved in some type of physical activity....
Barbados Celebrates With Super Centenarian
On Tuesday, February 22, Barbadians joined in marking the 111th birthday of one of its most outstanding citizens, James Sisnett, BCH.
The milestone was celebrated with a luncheon...
