Local NewsNews Statement on recent COVID-19 cases at Dodds Prison by Barbados Today 02/02/2022 written by Barbados Today 2 min read Since the well-publicised Dodds COVID-19ย 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 … Continue Reading 02/02/2022 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Social Services Departments to be amalgamated by Barbados Today 02/02/2022 by Barbados Today 02/02/2022 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Vehicle Examination section at Barbados Licensing Authority closed by Barbados Today 02/02/2022 by Barbados Today 02/02/2022 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19Local NewsNews New batch of AstraZeneca vaccines to arrive tomorrow by Barbados Today 02/02/2022 by Barbados Today 02/02/2022 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Covid-19Local NewsNews COVID-19 Update: 681 new cases by Barbados Today 02/02/2022 by Barbados Today 02/02/2022 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Union looking forward to stable leadership under new general secretary by Randy Bennett 02/02/2022 by Randy Bennett 02/02/2022 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews One new face among Independent Senators by Anesta Henry 02/02/2022 by Anesta Henry 02/02/2022 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews Private sector entity abandons safe zone initiative for business sector by Barbados Today 02/02/2022 by Barbados Today 02/02/2022 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews No decision yet on Crop Over Festival by Barbados Today 02/02/2022 by Barbados Today 02/02/2022 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNews CCJ ruling means rape case against man will be reinstated by Emmanuel Joseph 02/02/2022 by Emmanuel Joseph 02/02/2022 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
