President of DLP, Dr Ronnie Yearwood Urges Generosity and Compassion in His Christmas Message

It has been a tough year, and if you have a little more, share with those less fortunate.

President of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP), Dr Ronnie Yearwood, in his Christmas message, said these gestures of compassion could provide comfort for others in the community.

“As times are extremely hard for many families in our country, I implore those of you who have just that little bit more, to share with generosity and compassion. Sharing at Christmas is also a tradition that we should never lose as we are our brother’s and sister’s keeper, which is at the heart of a strong and prosperous society,” he said.

Yearwood said the DLP envisioned a country “where family and community are at the centre of Barbadian life”.

This is his message:

My fellow Barbadians,

Along with my wife Lucy and our son Solomon, and on behalf of my beloved Democratic Labour Party, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Today, as we celebrate the birth of the redeeming light of the world, Jesus, let us do so in the spirit of love and unity.

Christmas offers us the chance to embody God’s love by treating each other as brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather with family and friends to exchange presents and savour festive meals, let us embrace the spirit of a Bajan Christmas.

I take pride in passing on the spirit of a Bajan Christmas to my son and sharing it with my wife and family, as it holds a special place in our hearts. I know many of you share this sentiment, celebrating Christmas with the excitement that comes from being with family and friends, and the youthfulness Christmas brings out in all of us.

However, we know this year has been hard for many, and in acknowledging the challenges faced this season, let us extend a helping hand to those less fortunate. I hope that all Barbadians can celebrate this Christmas with some, even if small, measure of comfort.

As times are extremely hard for many families in our country, I implore those of you who have just that little bit more, to share with generosity and compassion. Sharing at Christmas is also a tradition that we should never lose as we are our brother’s and sister’s keeper, which is at the heart of a strong and prosperous society.

Christmas is a time for hope, and my prayer is that God provides you with comfort, strength, and the promise that tomorrow will be brighter. Let us embrace the faith and wisdom found in the Book of Matthew Chapter 6, trusting in the Almighty God who cares for us and meets our needs.