Month Of The Disabled Launched

Month Of The Disabled Launched

“They are not disabled; they are differently abled and very valuable members of society.” This view on Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) was shared by Minister of Social Care, Constituency Empowerment and Community Development, Steve Blackett, as he delivered remarks...
Barbados’ Newest Super Centenarian

Barbados’ Newest Super Centenarian

Barbados has a new super centenarian.  She is Louise Thorne, who turned 110 years on Monday, January 1. Mrs. Thorne, who resides at 1st Avenue, Thorne Road, Greens, St. George, celebrated her special milestone with family and friends. The super centenarian is the...
Plans To Expand CDD’s Programmes

Plans To Expand CDD’s Programmes

The programmes currently being offered by the Community Development Department (CDD) will be expanded. Minister of Social Care, Constituency Empowerment and Community Development, Steve Blackett, disclosed this today, at the launch this morning of the Community Art...
Blackett: Violence Hurting Our Young Men

Blackett: Violence Hurting Our Young Men

Minister of Social Care, Steve Blackett, wants to see an end to violence in Barbadian society, especially among young males. Speaking at the launch of International Men’s Day on Monday, Mr. Blackett stated that the increasing incidence of gun play in the island was a...

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