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Message from His Excellency Kerwyn Garcia S.C., First Gentleman and Patron of the Trinidad and Tobago Blind Welfare Association on World Sight Day 2024—10 October 2024 ![]()
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World Sight Day is celebrated on the second Thursday of October every year. This annual observance, coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), aims to raise awareness about vision impairment and blindness and promote eye and vision health. ![]()
This year, under the theme, “Children - Love Your Eyes”, the focus is on children’s vision and eye health. Good vision plays a critical role in a child’s physical, mental and social development. When vision problems go unaddressed and uncorrected, children face delays in their development and learning and, in some cases, permanent loss of vision. Regrettably, due to eye and vision issues that are often treatable, correctable or curable, young people risk missing out on important learning and social opportunities. ![]()
Early detection and treatment of eye problems are therefore essential in safeguarding the vision and future of our nation’s children. Parents and guardians play a pivotal role in this regard; ours is the responsibility to ensure that children receive regular eye and vision checks to identify potential eye issues from an early age. In keeping with the recommendations of the World Health Organisation, ours is also the responsibility to limit children’s ‘screen time’ and encourage outdoor activities to help prevent the development of short-sightedness (myopia). ![]()
On Sunday, I will be joining the Trinidad and Tobago Blind Welfare Association (TTBWA) on their annual walk commemorating World Sight Day. As patron of the TTBWA, I encourage both adults and children to use the opportunity, after Sunday’s walk, for free vision screenings and to visit the health fair in order to obtain valuable information on preserving and protecting eye and vision health.![]()
On this World Sight Day, let us commit to making the eye and vision health of our children a priority. Let us all be advocates for the vision and eye health of current and future generations. ![]()
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🌟 Support World Sight Day 2024: "Love Your Eyes"! 🌟![]()
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Mark your calendars for Sunday, October 13, 2024 and get ready to make a difference! The Blind Welfare Association, under the patronage of His Excellency Kerwyn Garcia, S.C. First Gentleman of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago invites you to a spectacular morning walk around the Queen’s Park Savannah, starting at 7am! 🚶♀️👀![]()
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This is more than just a walk—it's a powerful movement to raise awareness about children’s eye health and the importance of protecting our vision. Together, we can shine a spotlight on the fight against vision impairment and blindness, and promote eye care for all. 👁️✨![]()
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💥 What to Expect:![]()
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Free Vision Screenings 👓![]()
Exciting Health Fair 🎉![]()
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#LoveYourEyes #WorldSightDay2024 #blindwelfareassociation #officeofthepresidentt
Mr. Dan Russell Ethan Martineau took the Oath of Office to be reappointed as a Commissioner of the Fair-Trading Commission before Her Excellency, Christine Carla Kangaloo, ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, at a ceremony at the Office of the President, on October 8, 2024![]()
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Students of St Anthony’s College and the College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago visited The President’s House for a tour of its House and Grounds on Tuesday 8th October 2024. A special highlight for the St. Anthony’s students was the opportunity to meet Her Excellency Christine Carla Kangaloo ORTT, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, after witnessing her perform part of the Presentation of Credentials ceremony.![]()
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The COSTAATT certified tour guides also enjoyed an informative and interactive experience, gaining valuable insights into the history, significance and usage of The President’s House. It was indeed a memorable and educational day for all.