No new COVID-19 cases recorded in Barbados today
The Ministry of Health and Wellness reported today that three more people will be released from isolation today after testing negative for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) twice over a 48-hour period. …
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Attorney General responds to article on curfew law
Attorney General Dale Marshall has responded to an article carried on the Front Page of the Daily Nation of April 23, where Magistrate Graveney Bannister described Barbados’ COVID-19 curfew law as badly…
Ministry frowns on burning of monkey
The Ministry of Agriculture is working with the Royal Barbados Police Force to bring to justice those who participated in burning a monkey alive recently. Following is the statement issued by the ministry:…
WHO head: Long way to go
GENEVA – The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) said today that he hoped the United States Donald Trump administration would reconsider its suspension of funding, but that his main focus was on…
One more death, one new case
After six days with no change in the number of new cases or deaths from COVID-19, Barbados has recorded one of each. Speaking on the CBC TV-8 news this evening, acting chief medical officer Dr Kenneth…
Education reminder
Parents and guardians who have not yet received information on how to log on to the new e-learning platform, Google G Suite for Education, are advised to contact the principals or the class teachers of…
Hospital establishes decision unit
In an effort to further isolate vulnerable patients and staff from potential exposure to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), the Queen Elizabeth Hospital has established a Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) in…
Chris Gayle joins Zouks
The St Lucia Zouks have signed Chris Gayle as their marquee player for the 2020 Hero Caribbean Premier League (CPL). Gayle has played for the Jamaica Tallawahs and St Kitts & Nevis Patriots in the…
Trump to impose 60-day immigration ban
WASHINGTON – United States President Donald Trump said on Tuesday his new US immigration ban would last 60 days and apply to those seeking “green cards” for permanent residency in an effort to protect…
BRA to reopen two offices
The Barbados Revenue Authority (BRA) will reopen the Weymouth Corporate Centre and Warrens Towers II locations in St Michael to facilitate limited transactions from Wednesday, April 22. A press release…