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“Eye on Sight” is now available!
CCB-Eye Care Caribbean is pleased to present the first edition of what is initially intended to be a Quarterly Newsletter, “Eye on Sight”. The Newsletter will cover developments, services, updates and plans by the Organisation, its Member Agencies and Partners across the Region and around the World.
It will be published in: April, July, October and January and only available electronically.
We extend our appreciation to our Members and Partners, our Communications Officer and Team for their support in the launch of this initiative.
Do remember to sign up in order to receive your copy!
Eye On Sight Issue #3 October 2011
In the October 2011 Issue of Eye on Sight we feature the following articles:
The World is His Stage : The year was 2007 and it was Carnival Time. In the Queens Park Savannah, in Port of Spain, the capital of Trinidad and Tobago, the Mighty Lingo and his competitor, Black Sage battled for the Extempo Crown. Joseph Vautor-La Placeliere, whose stage name is The Mighty Lingo was filled with pride when he was crowned Extempo Champion, a feat accomplished by only a few. The Mighty Lingo has gone down in the history books of his country as being the only person who is blind to wear the crown. (page 1)
From the Desk of the CEO : July to September has been a very good quarter for us at CCB-Eye Care Caribbean . We were graced with the presence of Lady Floella Benjamin, Baroness of Beckenham, who addressed the Opening Ceremony of Biennnial and 44TH Anniversary General Meetings and presented the James Alves Awards to 12 worthy citizens of Trinidad and Tobago. (page 4)
World Sight Day - Jamaica : The government of Jamaica has pledged to increase its focus on the blind and visually impaired and the disabled community as a whole. This was the commitment given by Junior Minister in the Ministry of Labour, Andrew Gallimore in his address at the opening ceremony of a Health Fair that was hosted by the Jamaica Society for the Blind to mark World Sight Day which was celebrated on October 13. (page 6)
CCB - Making a difference - the Fiennes Institute : The year was 1929, when the then Lieutenant Governor of the Leeward Islands, Sir Eustace Edward Twisleton-Wykeham- Fiennes noticed the number of homeless people wandering about sections of the island of Antigua. Stuck by the hardships being experienced by some citizens he took steps to provide them with a place to sleep and a warm meal. "That's how it all started and it has evolved significantly since then to the point where we are operating a home. This is the Fiennes Institute, so the name came from Governor Fiennes" said Alton Forde, Master of the Fiennes Institute. (page 7)
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Eye On Sight Issue #2 July 2011
In the July 2011 Issue of Eye on Sight we feature the following articles:
A Son’s heartache: “We know we all have to die, but I never had the slightest dream that I would have lost my mother and to think that it is out of carelessness”. (pg. 1)
From the Desk of the CEO: During the quarter, we are also finding our selves heavily preoccupied with the on-going negotiations between the University Of Guyana and the Government of Guyana. (pg. 4)
From Pointe-a-Pierre to the House of Lords: “I came to Britain in 1960 and experienced a huge culture shock because I expected everyone to treat me kindly and with respect.... (pg. 4)
The Best is yet to come: “As with any boarding institution we had to accept that there would be bad times alongside the good times. ...” (pg. 3)
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Eye On Sight Issue #1 April 2011
In the April 2011 Issue of Eye on Sight we feature the following articles:
Surviving - Against All Odds (Juliette’s Tale) : The day was similar to any other for Juliette. Little did she know that in a moment her life would be changed in an instant. (Cover Story)
From the Desk of .... : In this our first issue - CEO Arvel Grant shares his vision for the year ahead. (Page 2)
Making Strides - Optometry Degree Launched : In a move that has been hailed as a breakthrough in the development of skilled eye health workers in the region, the degree course in Optometry came into being at the University of Guyana in August 2010. (Page 2)
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