Face Covid-19 Challenges Head-On
Democratic Labour Party President, Verla Depeiza in her independence day message noted that Barbados faces unprecedented challenges and urged concrete action to deal with them.
Decline In Family Values A Concern
Opposition leader Bishop Joseph Atherly, in his official message for independence, highlighted areas of particular concern for him, including what he felt is insufficient attention to the plight of many of the elderly such as abandonment by family members. He’s also worried about what he sees as declining family values and parenting.