‘Healthy, Active, Productive Ageing,’
Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr (right) presents a gift basket to 85-year-old Lamara Anderson, who is the oldest member of Port Maria Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, while Pastor Patrick Bowen shares the moment during the National Thanksgiving Church Service in observance of Senior Citizens’ Month 2024 on Saturday.Photo: JIS
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September 16, 2024

‘Healthy, Active, Productive Ageing,’

Minister of Labour and Social Security Pearnel Charles Jr (right) presents a gift basket to 85-year-old Lamara Anderson, who is the oldest member of Port Maria Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church, while Pastor Patrick Bowen shares the moment during the National Thanksgiving Church Service in observance of Senior Citizens’ Month 2024 on Saturday.

 

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