Govt plans surveillance investment to bolster animal disease response Shamar Blunt09/09/20260102 views The Ministry of Agriculture said on Tuesday it is preparing a major investment programme to strengthen surveillance, testing and monitoring across animal and food production to improve its readiness for… Read more
Stroke numbers prompt call for Barbadians to focus on prevention Lourianne Graham08/09/20260225 views S trokes occur at least twice a day in Barbados, according to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s Acting Chief Physiotherapist, Dr Stacey Boyce, who urged Barbadians to know their blood pressure… Read more
Barbados urged to maintain vigilance against animal, foodborne diseases Shamar Blunt08/09/20260107 views Barbados must maintain strong surveillance, testing and biosecurity systems to protect food security and public health from animal and foodborne diseases that can spread across borders, Chief Veterinary Officer Dr… Read more
Seniors urged to guard against heat Shamar Blunt05/09/20260106 views Older Barbadians are being urged to take the ongoing extreme heat seriously, as high temperatures and dry conditions continue to increase the risk of heat-related illnesses. Met officials in a… Read more
QEH expansion targets chronic lab, bed shortages Lourianne Graham04/09/20260225 views A new lab, a dedicated burn unit, more beds and additional cancer treatment resources have been highlighted as essential to making the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) more modern and responsive… Read more
NCSA: Watch children closely as school resumes Lourianne Graham04/09/2026097 views With students heading back to school next week, including some starting secondary school for the first time, the National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA) is urging parents to look out… Read more
Smoke from Hoytes fire prompts health warning Barbados Today03/09/20260228 views Residents in and around Hoytes Village, St James, are being urged to take precautions as smoke from a fire at a metal dump affects the surrounding area.Emergency crews are working… Read more
Seniors at Odle’s Glen to pay part of pensions for housing Emmanuel Joseph01/09/202601.6K views Residents of the proposed Odle’s Glen Senior Citizens Village in St George could be required to pay up to 35 per cent of their pensions towards accommodation under a government… Read more
Grievance system planned for health projects Emmanuel Joseph01/09/2026055 views A Grievance Redress Mechanism (GRM) is set to go into operation to handle various complaints that include sexual exploitation against seniors and people with disabilities under care, a key stakeholder… Read more
130 tourism stakeholders trained for critical incidents Lourianne Graham29/08/20260143 views About 130 tourism stakeholders have been trained to respond to emergencies involving visitors, as the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) moves to strengthen how the destination handles critical incidents. BTMI… Read more