ON World Post Day, the General Post Office of Barbados in Cheapside, the City showed their appreciation to their customers in a special way.
Speaking to The Barbados Advocate about the day’s activities, Deputy Postmaster General of International Affairs and Business Development, Iris Lashley, said the annual event was usually held in the General Post Office’s amphitheatre for its customers on October 9. She explained that Barbados is a member of the Universal Postal Union, which is made up of 192 countries which celebrate World Post Day. She highlighted that Barbados was re-elected on the Council of Administration, a vital post of the Union. The Deputy Postmaster General also mentioned that all 19 post offices across the island will select a day during this week to host their appreciation day for customers.
Starting around 11 a.m., customers were invited to visit various booths which represented several public services and businesses in Bridgetown and around the island. Some of the booths included the Asthma Association of Barbados, the Labour Department, the Bradford Taitt Polyclinic, the National Nutrition Centre, the Fair Trading Commission, the Barbados Family Planning Association (BFPA), Amaze, Wibisco and Demario’s Cycle World. Lashley noted that this was one way of giving back to their customers.
Testing, screening and education
One of the highlights of the Appreciation Day was the opportunity for customers and staff to receive testing. Lashley said that the polyclinic provided PSA testing, syphilis testing, blood pressure and blood sugar testing as well as vaccinations for tetanus. Stationed on the outskirts, the Mobile Breast Clinic provided information and screenings to customers. Nearby, the BFPA gave information on the appropriate application and use of contraceptives while National Nutrition Centre’s Community Nutrition Officer, Leanda Hurdle, spoke about sugars in soft drinks, healthy food choices and portion sizes.
Other activities included sampling of new health and food products, karaoke and refreshments. Additionally, postal workers were shown appreciation by one of the service providers of the Barbados Postal Service, Demario’s Cycle World. The business offered a wish list to the postal workers for any parts needed for their motorcycles.