Monday, May 4, 2026

‘Unfair’ to only blame family planning

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Instead, look to the wider society and then you can start pointing fingers.

While accepting that the BFPA may have a role to play in what has been described as a population crisis facing this country, honorary member of the association David “Joey” Harper, a former chairman of the Child Care Board, stoutly defended the role of the association in society.

He does not dispute the fact at all that Barbados is facing a shortage of children.

However, what he does take issue with is the BFPA being asked to apologise for its successful programmes.

His comments come on the heels of a statement made by Father Clement Paul in last week’s SUNDAY SUN  that the BFPA should be apologising to Barbados for its success. (CM)

 

Please read the full story in today’s Sunday Sun, or in the eNATION edition.

 


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