Barbadians urged to take greater responsibility for health, wellbeing Shamar Blunt03/06/2026022 views While more Barbadians are embracing healthier lifestyles, much more work is needed to encourage people to take responsibility for their health and wellbeing, says a fitness lifestyle event manager. Celia… Read more
CMO, officials meet Hillaby school staff amid health concerns Barbados Today01/06/20260115 views A high-level team of health and education officials moved swiftly on Monday to address growing concerns at Hillaby Turner’s Hall Primary School after a number of students reported symptoms consistent… Read more
Book launch spotlights mental health support, need for action Lauryn Escamilla01/06/2026042 views A debut book by author and journalist Michron Robinson has put renewed focus on the urgency of mental health support in Barbados, with speakers at the book’s launch warning that… Read more
Health ministry: No school closure needed after illness investigation at St Thomas school Barbados Today01/06/20260293 views One case of scarlet fever and evidence of three past dengue infections have been identified following an investigation into reports of illness at the Hillaby/Turners Hall School in St Thomas,… Read more
AUB students begin QEH rotations after 13-year wait Shanna Moore29/05/20260264 views The American University of Barbados (AUB) med students have officially begun clinical rotations at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), in a major development for the medical school after 13 years… Read more
Officials urge calm as Barbados reinforces Ebola monitoring, travel screening systems Lourianne Graham28/05/20260273 views The Ministry of Health has reassured Barbadians that the risk of Ebola reaching the island remains low, while stressing that health authorities already have systems in place to respond to… Read more
CARPHA strengthens Cbean capacity for vector-borne disease surveillance, response Barbados Today27/05/202608 views The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has further strengthened the Caribbean’s capacity to detect, monitor, and respond to vector-borne diseases through the advancement of harmonised regional early warning systems and… Read more
Fatty liver disease may be on rise as Bajans ‘over-drink’ – doc Lourianne Graham26/05/20260189 views A medical practitioner is concerned that fatty liver disease may be on the rise in Barbados due the over consumption of alcohol. Dr Thalayah Butcher-Medford revealed her concerns at a… Read more
Who cares for the carers? BCD wellness event may give answer Lourianne Graham23/05/20260176 views Caring for a family member, loved one or ward who is sometimes fully dependent on you is not an easy task, and most times it takes a toll on the… Read more
Fusing medicine, farming, researcher seeks plant-based cancer treatment Barbados Today23/05/20260232 views At just 24 years old, Stefon Burgess has traded dreams of becoming a medical doctor for a future rooted in plants, food security, and scientific research that he hopes could… Read more