This October, the nation proudly celebrates the Month of Older Persons under the theme: “Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being, Our Rights”.

 This year holds special significance, as Charlestown on Nevis was recognized earlier this year as the first Pan American Health Organization/ World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO)-designated Age-Friendly City in the Eastern Caribbean.

The Department of Social Services, through its Seniors Division on Nevis has organized a calendar of events to honor and engage older adults with festivities beginning on Sunday, October 5^th, with a church service at the First Baptist Church. Other key events include the “You Are Not Forgotten” Awards, a Community Day with schools to bridge generational gaps and the first ever “Seniors Got Talent”.

During the September 25^th Sitting of the Nevis Island Assembly, Minister with responsibilities for Social Empowerment, the Hon Jahnel Nisbett placed a spotlight on the Bank of Nevis and the Taiwan ICDF Health Screening:

Hon. Jahnel Nisbett.