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John Edward Foster

John Edward Foster

John Foster made a name for himself as one of this island’s Chief Sanitary Public Health Inspectors. Born in Belleplaine, St. Andrew, John was educated at St. Andrew’s Boys’ School, the Alleyne School and Harrison College; He worked as an apprentice druggist before a...

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 hosted at the Hilton Barbados, by the National Committee on Ageing, in association with...

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. But, that is only part of the picture. Active Ageing: Good Health Adds Years to...
Lilian Albertha Straker

Lilian Albertha Straker

Lilian Straker can boast of being one of the island’s oldest cancer survivors.  At 90, she gave her family quite a scare when she was diagnosed with colon cancer.  This feisty lady had surgery in 2009, and doctors decided not to give her chemotherapy because...
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