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
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