Statement on recent COVID-19 cases at Dodds Prison Barbados Today02/02/20220876 views Since the well-publicised Dodds COVID-19 outbreak from late 2020 to early 2021, the prison has continued to be free of outbreaks or major COVID-19 related challenges. Policies relating to the manner… Read more
Social Services Departments to be amalgamated Barbados Today02/02/20221364 views The departments providing social services in Barbados will be amalgamated. Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey, made this disclosure earlier today, after being sworn in by President… Read more
Vehicle Examination section at Barbados Licensing Authority closed Barbados Today02/02/20220220 views The Barbados Licensing Authority of the Ministry of Transport, Works and Water Resources informs the public that, due to Covid-related issues, the Vehicle Examination section has been closed. The Barbados… Read more
New batch of AstraZeneca vaccines to arrive tomorrow Barbados Today02/02/20220332 views A new batch of AstraZeneca vaccines is expected to arrive on the island tomorrow, Thursday, February 3. Co-coordinator of the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, Dr. Elizabeth Ferdinand, said the… Read more
COVID-19 Update: 681 new cases Barbados Today02/02/20220139 views A total of 681 people – 307 males and 374 females – tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, February 1, from the 2,600 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public… Read more
Union looking forward to stable leadership under new general secretary Randy Bennett02/02/20220235 views President of the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) Kimberley Agard believes the appointment of a general secretary will bring some stability to the organisation. Her comments have come after… Read more
One new face among Independent Senators Anesta Henry02/02/20220506 views President Dame Sandra Mason has appealed to the seven Independent Senators sworn in on Tuesday to commit to their role as independent legislators in the Upper House. Speaking to the… Read more
Private sector entity abandons safe zone initiative for business sector Barbados Today02/02/20221353 views The private entity that months ago attempted to introduce COVID-19 safe zones throughout the business community has thrown in the towel on the initiative. However, Dr Vidya Armogan who pioneered… Read more
No decision yet on Crop Over Festival Barbados Today02/02/20220240 views There has been no official decision on the staging of Crop Over 2022 as yet, but the Ministry of Health will play an extremely crucial role in making the determination.… Read more
CCJ ruling means rape case against man will be reinstated Emmanuel Joseph02/02/20220681 views The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has ruled that in Barbados, a man can be charged with raping another man, contrary to what local courts ruled. And as a result… Read more