Measles, polio ‘a plane ride away’, warns health officer as jab drive begins Lauryn Escamilla21/04/20260173 views Barbados is one flight away from the return of measles, polio and rubella, a senior health official has warned, as polyclinics across the island opened their doors for Vaccination Week… Read more
Farm expert urges healthy foods subsidies to fight obesity crisis Emmanuel Joseph17/04/2026069 views A leading agricultural expert has urged the government to subsidise at least 30 to 40 healthy food items in addition to the existing zero-rated basket of goods, warning that Barbadians… Read more
Child health system assessed six years after $20m boost Sheria Brathwaite31/03/20260154 views Barbados’ bid to become a regional leader in child healthcare took centre stage on Monday night, as government officials, medical experts and international partners gathered to assess six years of… Read more
Ministry of Health monitoring ChikV cases in the region Barbados Today24/03/20260187 views The Ministry of Health and Wellness is monitoring Chikungunya (ChikV) cases in the region following a report from the Pan American Health Organization of an outbreak in Suriname, with more… Read more
Cummins: Major overhaul, upgrades for health system Lourianne Graham23/03/20260211 views Minister of Health and Wellness Senator Lisa Cummins on Monday announced a sweeping overhaul of the public healthcare system, with more than $300m earmarked from the $485.7m Budget for the… Read more
Health minister calls for step-down care amid ageing population Lourianne Graham23/03/20260155 views Scores of elderly patients remain in hospital well after the end of their treatment, Minister of Health Senator Lisa Cummins said on Monday, as she stressed the urgent need for… Read more
Ishmael outlines vision for a healthier nation, declares NCD war Ricardo Roberts18/03/20260123 views Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Davidson Ishmael, has signalled a transformative shift in the nation’s healthcare landscape, emphasising a strategic pivot towards primary care, digital… Read more
DLP, FOD welcome budget relief but warn of long-term uncertainty Emmanuel Joseph17/03/20260252 views The island’s main opposition parties on Tuesday welcomed key budgetary measures announced on Monday by Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn to ease the cost-of-living burden on Barbadians, but insist they… Read more
Budget ‘puts money back in people’s pocket’ – PM Barbados Today17/03/20260389 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley has described the 2026 Budget as a “people’s budget”, saying it delivers on campaign promises while taking steps to protect Barbadians from mounting global pressures. Speaking… Read more
Goodridge: Some measures welcomed, but relief falls short Barbados Today17/03/20260354 views President of Friends of Democracy Senator Karina Goodridge says the 2026 Budget, while containing some positive steps, does not go far enough to ease the pressure on Barbadians already struggling… Read more