QEH sees improvements but is still overwhelmed, Bostic says Barbados Today02/06/201917334 views Minister of Health Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic says while a lot has been done in terms of improving patient experience and reducing the wait time at the Accident and Emergency… Read more
Discussions on 24-hour polyclinic service to resume next week Barbados Today01/06/20195352 views The meeting to discuss new issues which have arisen in relation to the introduction of the 24-hour polyclinic service will resume next week after an initial meeting today. In a… Read more
Ministry reiterates medical marijuana stance Barbados Today25/05/20199407 views The Ministry of Health and Wellness has made it clear that the decision that medical marijuana products should be authorized for use in Barbados was based on the best available… Read more
Connell selected to develop guidelines for managing hypertension Barbados Today18/05/20191394 views Dr Kenneth Connell, a lecturer at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Cave Hill Campus, is among 16 international experts, chosen by the World Health Organization (WHO) to… Read more
Winning hearts at polo Barbados Today04/05/20191398 views The Corporate and Commercial Credit Division of Consolidated Finance Co Limited recently joined the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados (HSFB) and the Barbados polo fraternity to champion stroke prevention… Read more
Products not compromised during gas leak: Pine Hill Dairy Barbados Today28/04/20190384 views Pine Hill Dairy (PHD) continues to investigate Saturday’s ammonia leak at its plant. A company statement says investigations suggest the gas leak was caused by a rupture in one of… Read more
Autism Association wants more sensitization in workplaces Barbados Today28/04/20191424 views The Autism Association of Barbados is lobbying for more sensitization in the workplace and the education system. President Frank Johnson said corporate Barbados does not have the prerequisites to accommodate… Read more
Chemical spill at Pine Hill Dairy Barbados Today27/04/20195445 views Members of the public are advised that sometime around 5:25 p.m. today, staff at Pine Hill Dairy had to be evacuated as a result of a Chemical Spill. Emergency crews are… Read more
Decreased numbers at BAEP march Barbados Today30/03/20191358 views Barbados Association of Endometriosis and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (BAEP) held their third annual Endo March today. From as early as 5:30 a.m some 100 people entered the Rascals, Spring Garden… Read more
Rodent control sensitization on today Barbados Today16/03/20190360 views The environmental health officers at the Eunice Gibson Polyclinic will host a community sensitization programme on rodent control in Welchman Hall, St Thomas, today, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.… Read more