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 Today16/02/20193394 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
Fogging schedule for January 22 – 25 Barbados Today20/01/201911.2K views The Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health resumes its fogging programme this week in Christ Church between 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. each day. On Tuesday, January 22, the… Read more
Ministry of Health – No cases of H1N1 virus so far this year Barbados Today18/01/201901.4K views The Ministry of Health and Wellness is assuring the public that there have been no cases of the Influenza A H1N1 virus recorded in Barbados so far this year. This… Read more
Immunisation Record Inspections To Start Monday Barbados Today12/01/2019231.3K views In response to recent outbreaks of measles internationally, the Ministry of Health and Wellness will be visiting nurseries and day care centres throughout the island to make sure that the… Read more