Childhood Obesity Prevention The Select Panel for the Promotion of Child Health stated that “Children are one third of our population and all of our future.” This is so very true. It is then no surprise that childhood obesity is a major public health concern for Rotary, both regionally and globally. Over the past few […]
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ROTARY CLUB of BARBADOS WEST CHILDHOOD OBESITY PREVENTION PROGRAM The Rotary Club of Barbados West is actively involved in combating childhood obesity through tailored programs and initiatives. Collaborating with partners, the club aims to reduce obesity rates, prevent chronic diseases, and promote healthy lifestyle habits from a young age. Initiatives include a daily Breakfast Feeding
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Project launched to screen students for early hearing loss Infants B students at schools across the island will be screened for early hearing loss and be given any needed treatment through the Rotary Club of Barbados West’s Ellen Steinbok Hearing Screening Project. The project, which is running in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Scotiabank,
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Cileah Gill has received a much-needed helping hand in the pursuit of her childhood dream of becoming a medical doctor.
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Welcome President Rene Butcher – Rotary year 2021-2022 On June 26th 2021, members and their partners and friends of The Rotary Club of Barbados West, welcomed President Rene Butcher and the new members of his Board. President Rene passionately outlined his plans for the year 2020-2022 and briefly discussed his chosen project. “With God’s help
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2019-2020• PP Horace Cobham• PP Morton Holder• PP Joseph Steinbok 2020-2021• PP John Hadchity• Secretary Gale Reeves• PP Kevin Watson The Paul Harris Fellow (named after Rotary Founder Paul Harris) is one of Rotary’s highest awards. The recognition acknowledges individuals who exemplify the Rotary ideal of ‘Service above Self’ and have made tangible and significant
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All Barbadians acknowledge that the Harrison’s Point facility is the focal centre for treatment of persons who are afflicted with the Covid–19 virus. The residents at this facility are being cared for by a committed and dedicated team of health professionals. Hospital employees and health care providers are on the frontline in the battle against
The residents and staff at Harrison Point were treated to a ‘home cooked’ barbeque meal on Saturday. The Rotary Club of Barbados West (RCOBW) and Goddard Enterprises Ltd (GEL) joined forces to bring a more relaxed Saturday meal to those at the government-run medical facility in St Lucy. The initiative was the brainchild of Joe
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of our daily lives and restricted many non-profit organizations’ abilities to serve their communities. Thanks to the generosity of Scotiabank employees three (3) organisations – Variety, The Children’s Charity, the Rotary Club of Barbados West (RCOBW) and the Barbados Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) have received support to
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By Marsha Gittens THE 2020 recipients of the Rotary Club of Barbados West’s scholarship programme have been encouraged to make the best use of the opportunity afforded to them as they pursue tertiary level studies.Education Minister, Santia Bradshaw offered this advice as she addressed Monday’s proceedings in the Media Resources Department’s conference room at the
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