The closing date for the essay competition is October 19, 2000. Several Regional Exhibitions will be scheduled across St. Lucia from October 25 - 31. As a follow up to the registration of centenarians project embarked upon in August 2000, the Division of Human Services and Family Affairs will be recognizing the oldest known male and female persons in St. Lucia. Older persons, who have contributed significantly to their communities, will be honoured by Help Age St. Lucia National Council of and for Older Persons. Distribution of food hampers to needy older persons and a talent show concert at the Senior Citizens' Home in Soufriere will be some of the culminating activities for the month.
Senior citizens are an under-represented and vulnerable group in society.
The Division of Human Services and Family Affairs Staff are hoping that the activities over the month will serve to encourage a familial responsibility towards older persons, promote the value of our older persons' contributions and their right as individuals to live in dignity and security within our society. All rights reserved. Read our privacy guidelines .