Homeless left stranded in the rain — Saffrey
Complaining that a number of homeless Barbadians were left stranded during this week’s torrential downpour, President of the Barbados Homeless and Vagrants Society (BHVS) Kemar Saffrey today appealed to Government for help in finding them a permanent home. “We’re finding ourselves in some predicament where we have to watch our clients to some extent and […]
1,000 vagrants
Expect homelessness to skyrocket due to the vexing austerity Budget presented by Minister of Finance Chris Sinckler last month. That is the conviction of President of the Barbados Vagrants and Homeless Society (BVHS) Kemar Saffrey, who is predicting a 150 per cent rise in the number of homeless people in the coming months. Saffrey is […]
Homeless spokesman makes appeal to political parties
With over 100 homeless people said to be living on the streets of the capital, Bridgetown, the local charity which cares for their plight has issued a manifesto, urging all political parties contesting this year’s general election to make a pledge to stamp out homelessness for good. In the two-page document entitled, Homeless Does Not […]
The homeless deserves our attention too
In the general scheme of things, with glaring challenges on virtually every front in Barbados – the national shutdown in protest of the non-settlement of wage negotiations, the sewage crisis on the south coast and, of course, the looming general elections – some critical issues will not get the attention they rightly deserve. The issue […]
Promises to homeless not enough, Saffrey says
Political parties preparing for the general election due by the middle of this year are being reminded that the homeless also have a vote and they plan to use it. Head of the Barbados Vagrants’ and Homeless Society (BVHS) Kemar Saffrey today revealed that his organization had been doing all it could to ensure the […]
Partygoers attacking the homeless for fun
The charitable organization that advocates on behalf of the homeless is reporting a series of cruel attacks on vagrants by partygoers, who undertake these beatings as a form of amusement. The Barbados Vagrants and Homeless Society (BVHS) said the partygoers, often on their way from events, would attack the homeless with rocks, causing serious injury […]
Rotary International Community Challenge
President Jedder appealed for additional Rotarians to manage the collection of cash and tickets at the gates at the MultiNational Women’s Fair, after a late request for assistance in this area was received from the organizers. Previously the Club had been asked and agreed to managed the parking of vehicles. Presentations were made to two […]
Rotary Club Assist BVHS
Guest Speaker Review Sadly more youth aged 16 years and older are homeless in this country than five years ago when the age of a homeless person was typically between 40-80 years. This was revealed by Kemar Saffrey Founder, President and Chairman of the Barbados Vagrants and Homeless Society (BVHS) who delivered an informative and […]
Barbados Vagrants and Homeless Society Receives Double Donation
Barbados Public Workers’ Co-operative Credit Union Ltd. (BPWCCUL) and the employees of its Broad Street branch made a twofold donation this past holiday season to the Barbados Vagrants and Homeless Society. The donation was received by the president of the charity Kemar Saffrey. A portion of the donation was towards the charity’s rehabilitation programme, which […]
BVHS is Conquering Homelessness
One of the most widely recognised charities serving Bajan citizens is the Barbados Vagrants and Homeless Society (BVHS). Lead by the inspirational visionary Kemar Saffrey, the organisation has quickly become the greatest weapon this nation has to beat homelessness. Clients come to BVHS for assistance with housing. Food and clothing are available thanks to the many donations […]