One of Barbados’ latest centenarians, Ottaline Sealy, celebrated her birthday on Wednesday August 10, 2022, surrounded by family, friends and members of the South District Methodist Church, in St. George. Mrs. Sealy also received a special visit, via Zoom, from...
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 call today during the official opening ceremony for the Geriatric...
Cuthbert Chesterfield Cumberbatch was born at Black Bess, St. Peter. With no formal education, he worked as a labourer at the Mangrove and Richmond Plantations in the same parish. In 1947, he married Mildred Cumberbatch and had six children, one deceased. ...
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. Health Minister John Boyce, speaking at a seminar hosted by the Alzheimer’s...
The oldest woman on record in Barbados and a pillar in Pie Corner, St. Lucy, Ursula Caddle-Sobers, has been laid to rest. Mrs. Caddle-Sobers, who left an indelible mark on the lives of many, died on November 11, at age 107. The super centenarian was interred in the...
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