Challenges of the milestones celebration:
Verification of births.
Some of our seniors reach milestones and are not celebrated due to lack of information.
Incorrect data information provided.
A database that is not current and updated.
Recommendations:
Verification of births and names should be done with the Registrar General’s Office.
Continuous update of database
Celebration of Milestones :
The department recognizes seniors when they reach the significant milestones of 80, 90 and 100 years of age at which time they are given a certificate and a fruit basket. All seniors over the age of 90 are given fruit baskets on their birthdays. Some of these presentations are documented with the consent of family members.