Category: Eye on Sight

In the April 2012 Issue of Eye on Sight we feature the following articles: Our Vision for Haiti: “We have been doing work in Haiti since the mid-80’s; back then we were doing work to prevent blindness in children and since then we have developed a very significant programme across Haiti in partnership with SHAA. SHAA has been a member of CCB since the late 1980’s. Over that period, we have been involved in a number of programmes, including eye health programmes, programmes for educating children who are blind or visually impaired and programmes for the training of men and …

In the July 2012 Issue of Eye on Sight we feature the following articles: Irving Wilson – The Visionary: The name Irving St Claire Wilson is synonymous with Special Education in Barbados and the wider Caribbean. Today, at the age of 95, he is a living tribute to development of education and other opportunities for persons who are deaf and blind. His gait may be a bit slower and he relies on a cane to move around, but his remarkable memory and sense of humour remain intact and he was only too thrilled at the opportunity to invite us into his home and …

In this upcoming edition of our quarterly newsletter – Eye On Sight we will take you on a journey to Haiti, where the Chief Executive Officer(CEO),Arvel Grant will elaborate on the work of the Caribbean Council for the Blind (CCB) in the country. The Jamaica Society for the Blind launched a Mail Appeal in March to help fundthe building of a Low Vision Center. The Mail Appeal was officially launched by Governor General, Sir Patrick Allen. And in St Lucia -we will feature a conversation with Denise Godin, the Eye Health Office with the St Lucia Blind Welfare Association (SLBWA). …

In the January 2012 Issue of Eye on Sight we feature the following articles: Juliette’s Reality: One year ago we introduced you to Juliette – a young lady who lives in the community of Canaries on the Island of St Lucia. On the morning of Friday, June,12th, 2009, as she headed to work in the town of Rodney Bay, her life was foreverchanged when she was attacked by the father of three of her children, Matha Joseph. (pg. 1) From the Desk of the CEO: The quarter ending December 2011 marked several outstanding high-points in our relentless effort to achieve …

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 …

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 …

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 …