Polyclinic’s services to be relocated Barbados Today28/07/20191333 views As Randal Phillips Polyclinic, at Oistins, Christ Church, remains closed due to environmental issues, some of the polyclinic’s services will be diverted to the David Thompson Health and Social Services… Read more
Clarissa Geraldine Brathwaite celebrates 100 Barbados Today20/07/201915620 views Clarissa Geraldine Brathwaite joined the elite club of centenarians today surrounded by family, including those who flew in from the US and the UK for the special occasion. Brathwaite, dressed… Read more
Guyana’s President travels to Cuba for medical treatment Barbados Today20/07/20190306 views GEORGETOWN, Guyana, CMC – President David Granger left Guyana on Saturday for Cuba where he has been undergoing treatment for cancer. Granger, who celebrated his 77th birthday earlier this week,… Read more
Drug shortage being addressed Barbados Today20/07/20190257 views The Ministry of Health and Wellness has assured the public that the problems experienced by some patients seeking to fill prescriptions at polyclinic pharmacies have been drawn to its attention… Read more
Barbados to announce ‘heat wave’ response Barbados Today14/07/201951.3K views In approximately two days, Barbados will have a plan to address the impending danger of life-threatening heat waves, currently facing the region, promised Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel,… Read more
29 employees recognized as Bayview Hospital celebrates Pearl Anniversary Barbados Today13/07/20191973 views Twenty-nine employees of the privately-operated Bayview Hospital have been honoured for their years of service to the institution. As the hospital marks its 30th anniversary, staff members were recognized for… Read more
Cancer Support Services to step up fundraising efforts Barbados Today07/07/20190373 views President of Cancer Support Services, Henderson Griffith has highlighted the need for increased funding to help meet the expanding needs of patients. Speaking on the sidelines of the organisation’s 8th annual… Read more
Fighting the NCD epidemic in Barbados Barbados Today23/06/20190374 views Two civil society organizations, are arming Barbadians with the knowledge to fight against the non-communicable disease (NCD) epidemic in Barbados. The School’s Against Non-Communicable Diseases and Inspiring Healthy Lifestyles partnered… Read more
Coleridge & Parry School win Sir Clifford Husbands Agriculture Challenge Barbados Today22/06/201911394 views Coleridge & Parry School is the winner of this year’s Sir Clifford Husbands Agriculture Challenge. The team of Trinity Gibson and Eboni Browne, who produced a green smoothie from watermelon,… Read more
24-hour service at Winston Scott from July 1 Barbados Today22/06/201920171 views Government will now commence the 24-hour service at the Winston Scott Polyclinic on July 1. This disclosure came Friday from Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, during… Read more