Last Updated on July 17, 2024, 2:02 PM AST by Anthony Morris
Basseterre, St. Kitts: The Ministry of Youth Empowerment, Ageing, and Disabilities successfully launched three new Seniors’ Day Centres. The launch of the centres took place on July 16, 2024.
The new Seniors’ Day Centres named Tabernacle, Lodge, and Sandy Point were launched during a brief but meaningful ceremony on Tuesday. The inauguration ceremony took place at the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Sandy Point.
Isalean Philip, Minister of State who is responsible for Youth Empowerment, Ageing, and Disabilities, delivered remarks at the event. She expressed her delight for the expansion of the Seniors’ Day Programme.
In her remarks, Isalean stressed on the government’s commitment to senior citizens, underlining the leadership of Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew and Deputy Prime Minister Dr Geoffery Hanley.
“The expansion of this programme is really a demonstration of the commitment that this administration has, under the leadership of Dr Terrance Drew and Deputy Prime Minister Dr Geoffery Hanley, who are both very much caring in terms of when it comes to our seniors,” Minister Philip stated.
Minister Isalean Philip highlighted the benefits of these programmes, stating that they are established in the communities to provide a space for seniors to socialise, gain information, and stay connected with their representatives and government ministers.
The Seniors’ Day Programme was initially launched in three communities- St. Pauls, Newtown, and St. Peters across St. Kitts on March 20, 2023. The programme operates in East Basseterre, St. Peter’s, and St. Paul’s on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
The participants engage in various fun and educational activities, including discussions on proper foot care for diabetics, healthy eating, financial management, and disaster preparedness.
Isalean further expressed her satisfaction with the expansion of the programme and the positive feedback received from participants.
She extended thanks to the organisers and stakeholders who played a vital role in the successful launch of the centres.
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