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Central Bank, BARP partner to advance digital literacy for seniors
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (251+ words) The Central Bank of Barbados and the Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP)" have formalised a new partnership aimed at equipping senior citizens with the skills" needed to confidently navigate the digital financial landscape." The Memorandum of Understanding, signed today,…...
Minister condemns violent act against elderly man
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (385+ words) Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Adrian Forde. (BGIS/FP) As Minister with responsibility for the elderly, and as a representative of the people of Barbados, I want to place on record my deep concern for the welfare, protection,…...
Mottley announces new senior care villages, expanded support for disabled
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (663+ words) Barbados Labour Party (BLP) leader Mia Mottley has unveiled plans for a network of senior citizens" and disability support villages across Barbados, as part of a broader programme to strengthen care, housing, and legal protections for the island"s ageing…...