Testing finds another positive COVID-19 case
The number of persons infected with COVID-19 in Barbados rose to 68 today, with one positive result out of 11 tests done by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory yesterday. The new patient is…
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Remanded after pleading not guilty
Shane Lamar Hoyte, 33, was remanded after he pleaded not guilty to breaking the national curfew and other charges. The Parkinson Field, Pinelands, St Michael resident appeared on charges of causing…
Jailed for drugs and breaking curfew
A drug peddling curfew breaker was jailed for six months this morning. Curtis Arnold Hinkson, 44, of Block 1B Ocean Road, Deacons Farm, St Michael admitted that he stupidly took a chance to be on…
OAS: Better access to medical supplies
WASHINGTON – The Organisation of American States (OAS) says governments of the 33 countries of the Americas, including the Caribbean, that are part of the Inter-American Network on Government Procurement…
Be cautious, says WHO chief
GENEVA – Lifting coronavirus lockdown measures too early could spark a “deadly resurgence” in infections, the World Health Organisation chief has warned. Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said countries…
One more confirmed case of COVID-19 in Barbados
The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory reported one positive test for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) today. The new patient is an 82-year-old man whose case is being investigated. This brings the…
PAHO warns of possible blood shortages
WASHINGTON – The Pan American Health Organistion (PAHO) today warned that countries in the Americas face potential shortages of blood for transfusions due to a significant reduction in voluntary blood…
GECOM chief to revise recount plan
GEORGETOWN – Chief Elections Officer of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Keith Lowenfield has been tasked with revising his draft work plan for the national recount of the March 2 general and regional…
Curfew hours adjusted in Jamaica
KINGSTON – The Government has adjusted the curfew Order for Jamaica, in the effort to reduce the transmission of novel coronavirus (COVID-19), Prime Minister Andrew Holness announced Wednesday. “The…
Ministry of Health adds two numbers
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has added two numbers for people to call who travelled into Barbados from the United States and United Kingdom between March 15 and 22. They may now call, WhatsApp,…