The spirit of Christmas was evident at the Pines Retirement Home last Friday (20 December).

Residents were joined by Ministry of Home Affairs’ Chief Officer Eric Bush and staff who sang Christmas carols and donated fruit baskets.

Mr Bush said “The Ministry could not have asked for a better way to begin the Christmas season.”

Photo Caption(s): taken by Information Officer Yvette Cacho

1.         Ministry’s Chief Officer Eric Bush presents fruit basket to Pines resident Ramona.

2.         Ministry staff happily sings Christmas carols.

NOTE:

The Pines is a non-profit charitable organization established to provide residential accommodation for the elderly. The Pines was formally opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1983 as a Retirement Home, primarily to meet the needs of independent elderly citizens during their retirement. Over time the emphasis has moved to the provision of nursing care in response to the needs of the community and the high care requirements of many of its residents.

The Pines receives the majority of its donations from corporations and individuals. Indeed, the island’s local businesses and residents comprise approximately two thirds of financial donations received. he Pines receives the majority of its donations from corporations and individuals. Indeed, the island’s local businesses and residents comprise approximately two thirds of financial donations received.