51 positive coronavirus cases in Barbados
The number of confirmed cases of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has now risen to 51 in Barbados. Acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw announced a short while ago on radio programme Down To Brasstacks…
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Curfew extended to 8 p.m. today
The 6 p.m. curfew announced for today has been extended to 8 p.m. Acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw made this announcement moments ago on Down To Brasstacks after consultation with Attorney General…
Man falls ill while waiting
A man passed out while among the crowd of shoppers at Hill’s Supermarket on Roebuck Street, St Michael this morning. Worried bystanders shielded him from the morning sun with a box and umbrella as help…
Special shopping hours for health workers tomorrow
A number of supermarkets have partnered with the Ministry of Health and Wellness to offer special opening hours tomorrow, Friday, April 3, to healthcare workers on the frontline of the fight against novel…
Payment of maintenance in Magistrates’ Courts
The following Magistrates’ Courts will be paying maintenance monies tomorrow, Friday, April 3: District ‘B’ Boarded Hall, District ‘C’ St Matthias, District ‘D’ Cane Garden, District ‘E’ Holetown, District…
Media body calls on Bradshaw to clarify statement
The Barbados Association of Journalists and Media Workers (BARJAM) is calling on the acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw to clarify her statement that there is a lot of fake news circulating in the media….
Long lines as curfew draws near
Long lines wrapped around supermarket outlets and financial institutions today and people also complained of being stuck in traffic. Despite repeated warnings from Government and health officials to…
US official: Russia being paid for medical equipment
WASHINGTON – The United States is paying Russia for a planeload of medical equipment sent by Moscow to help fight the coronavirus outbreak, a senior Trump administration official said on Thursday, clearing…
AT A GLANCE: Measures announced by acting PM
Acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw announced several measures which will be in effect until 6 a.m. on April 15, 2020 as the number of COVID-19 cases in Barbados jumped from 34 to 45. These include…
Tougher curfew measures as COVID-19 cases reach 45
A mandatory quarantine period for all visitors, restrictions on when to leave home, a ban on the sale of liquor and a change in the operating hours of all essential businesses are among the measures acting…