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
A state of crisis Barbados Today10/03/20196407 views With chronic non-communicable diseases (NCD) such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and hypertension accounting for the majority of deaths in Barbados, medical professionals have labelled the island as being in a… Read more
Scope for expansion into research Barbados Today23/02/20194456 views Minister in the Ministry of Economic Affairs, Marsha Caddle believes that the research and development sector can add value to the island’s economy. Caddle made this observation while delivering the opening address at the three-day Latest Updates in Ophthalmology Subspeciality… Read more
Checks continue for smoke impact following Mangrove Landfill fire Barbados Today17/02/20190357 views The fire at Phase 1 of the Mangrove Landfill in St Thomas that broke out just after 6 a.m. today is now under control. Officials from the Barbados Fire Service… Read more
Notice from the Ministry of Health and Wellness Barbados Today17/02/20199465 views Members of the public are advised that the emergency services are currently dealing with a fire at the Mangrove Landfill in St Thomas. Communities in the area of Arch Hall… Read more
24 Hour Polyclinic Service Coming June 1 Barbados Today16/02/20193393 views The 24-hour health care service, to be introduced at two of the island’s polyclinics, will be officially launched on June 1. From that date, patients will be able to access… Read more
Abrahams issues warning Barbados Today02/02/201931565 views Commercial businesses or residents found guilty of improper disposal of fats, oils and greases (FOGs) along the south coast could soon face the full weight of the law. Minister of Energy… Read more
Ministry of Health – No dengue outbreak in Barbados Barbados Today25/01/20190375 views There is no dengue fever outbreak in Barbados. However, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is cautioning householders and property owners to step up surveillance for the mosquito vector on… Read more
GUYANA – Probe launched into death of cancer patients Barbados Today21/01/20192420 views CMC – The Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) is urging the public to “to resist the urge to speculate” as it announced an investigation into the adverse reaction a particular… Read more