Health Fair, Vendors Market in Oistins given support

It was an opportunity to purchase clothing and other household items when the Christ Church South Constituency Council held its Health Fair and Vendors Market.

Persons yesterday converged in the car park opposite Granny’s Restaurant in Oistins for this all-day event.

Minister of Health, John Boyce, who was one of the attendees, thanked the Christ Church South Constituency Council and the Ministry of Social Care, Constituency Empowerment and Community Development for sponsoring the day’s activity.

The Member of Parliament for Christ Church South added that the Health Fair and Vendors Market is aimed at further promoting the spirit of entrepreneurship within the constituency.

“We try to encourage some level of economic activity among our people from the actual constituency of Christ Church and also the general public of Barbados; people who are interested in these kinds of activities – to sell some of their produce or product, so it is an activity which we encourage. We have done a number of these activities as a Council, so today is just another effort.”

Within the car park there were approximately fifty stalls. These were manned by individuals selling items including plants, local delicacies and drinks.

Attendees also had the chance while there, to have blood pressure and other health checks done by representatives from the Diabetes Association of Barbados and the Randall Phillips Polyclinic. Officers from the Royal Barbados Police Force’s Oistins branch were also present to share useful information about different types of harmful drugs. Those interested in enjoying a relaxing massage could additionally do so while at the booth of Michita’s Spa and Massage
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