Interpretation

In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires, “CARICOM Member State” means a state which is a party to the Treaty of Chaguaramas establishing the Caribbean Community including CARICOM Single Market and Economy; “licence” means a licence granted under section 9 of this Act; “Minister” means the Minister of Government for the time being responsible for Social Services; “proprietor” means the person registered as the proprietor of the Social Service Agency registered under this Act; “Registrar” means the Registrar of Social Service Agencies appointed under section 3 of this Act; “Social Service Agency” means Homes for Children, Old Peoples’ Homes and similar institutions whether fee levying or 6 not set apart for the care of children, old persons or the handicapped as the case may be. Registration, Administration etc., of Social Service Agencies