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n November, two
representatives from TTARP
visited Barbados to attend the
first regional conference for
associations of retired persons
and other groups that represent
seniors. Representatives from
eight Caribbean Islands, namely,
Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados,
Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica,
Martinique, St. Lucia, Trinidad and
Tobago attended.
The purpose of this first regional
conference was to discuss the
benefits of creating a regional
body that encompasses all senior
associations within the Caribbean;
to bring social, financial and
medical issues affecting CARICOM
seniors to the forefront; as well
as to discuss other initiatives
to provide synergies and better
benefits to members.
From our interaction, the
uniqueness of each island was
discovered. Structure, obstacles,
strengths and weaknesses
were openly discussed, and
many opportunities and ideas
were shared. At the end of the
conference, new friends were
made, tokens and souvenirs
exchanged, and BARP and LIAT
were profusely thanked for their
hospitality and initiatives.
After the conference, the group
was treated to a cocktail reception
and a sumptuous dinner at The
Waterfront. It was an opportunity
to network on a social level and to
forge unforgettable bonds.
Liat has committed itself to
providing the air transport for our
next annual regional conference at
an island/venue to be determined.
Thank you BARP and LIAT for this
successful venture in linking seniors
across the region !!
The Head representatives of senior associations from Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados,
Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Martinique, St. Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago at the first
conference held in Barbados.
Regional Representatives visiting the BARP office.
