Concern for elderly
COVID Czar Richard Carter believes the socio-demographic situation in Barbados represents an almost perfect storm for the COVID-19 virus and potential for adverse outcomes. Speaking on national television…
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UPDATE: Soldier named in statement issued by Police and BDF
The following statement was issued by Commissioner of Police Tyrone Griffith and Chief of Staff of the Barbados Defence Force, Colonel Glyne Grannum, on the death of Lance Corporal Pablo Kinch. The…
UPDATE: Soldier dies
The Barbados Defence Force soldier who was shot has passed away. More details as they come. (Nation News) Download the Telegram app from the App Store or Play Store and sign up for…
Transport Board still operating
The Transport Board service will continue uninterrupted says Chief Executive Officer Fabian Wharton. He had announced a shut down on Voice of Barbados’ Brass Tacks call-in radio programme early Monday,…
NIS cheque cashing
National Insurance Scheme (NIS) pension cheques which have a cashing date of April 9, 2020, may be cashed on Wednesday, April 8, and Thursday April 9, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The NIS office said…
Low reservoir levels
The Barbados Water Authority’s (BWA) pumping stations at Golden Ridge and Bowmanston are being affected by low reservoir levels. BWA said in a statement today, that as a result, areas in St John, St…
Gas and diesel prices to rise
Effective midnight Sunday, April 5, the retail prices of gasoline and diesel will increase, while kerosene will decrease. Gasoline will be adjusted from $3.45 per litre to $3.57 per litre, which represents…
Britain’s PM admitted to hospital for tests
LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was admitted to hospital for tests on Sunday after suffering persistent coronavirus symptoms ten days after testing positive for the virus, though Downing…
New email for caregivers applying for passes
Caregivers can apply for emergency passes to travel during curfew hours at a new and dedicated email address – caregiver@barbados.gov.bb. A statement issued by Government said the application process…
Inniss: All police stations open
District E Police Station in Speightstown, St Peter is open. In a press release today, public relations officer of the Royal Barbados Police Force (RBPF), Acting Inspector Rodney Inniss, said despite…