Premier of the Virgin Islands, Dr. the Honourable D. Orlando Smith, OBE joined by His Excellency, the Governor Augustus Jaspert and Leader of the Opposition, Honourable Andrew Fahie, made a special visit to the Territory’s newest centenarian, Mrs. Aleatha Katura Fraser yesterday at her home in Carrot Bay.
Health officials, community members and seniors from several programmes across the Territory celebrated the 20th ‘Emerald’ anniversary of the Road Town Seniors Programme on June 2.
My fellow residents of the Virgin Islands, I am your Minister for Health and Social Development, Ronnie W. Skelton. I begin this month-long celebration of our seniors with a tremendous sense of satisfaction. I can remember a time in the Virgin Islands when our seniors mostly just looked forward to retirement. Retirement meant that as a senior your contribution to our community slowed down considerably. Yes, you continued with your church and other social activities, you had more time to spend with your grandchildren and the demand for your babysitting services increased. However you were made to feel that the vast amount of knowledge you acquired through many years of experience was no longer needed. As an approaching senior, I am proud to say that this seems to have changed.
The community continues to lend support to the Adina Donovan Home for the Elderly, as seen in the recent wheelchair donation from the Teamwork Family Entertainment (TWF).
