Ishmael outlines vision for a healthier nation, declares NCD war Ricardo Roberts17/03/2026026 views Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Davidson Ishmael, has signalled a transformative shift in the nation’s healthcare landscape, emphasising a strategic pivot towards primary care, digital… Read more
Barbadian surgeon offers specialist urology consultations at Bayview Hospital this March Barbados Today17/03/20260213 views Bayview Hospital is hosting a three-day specialist urology clinic this March 2026 — and if you have been putting off a conversation about your health, this is your window. From… Read more
QEH under strain as bed shortages grow amid rising emergency demand Barbados Today17/03/20260203 views The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is facing mounting pressure on its bed capacity, with officials urging families to promptly collect discharged patients as demand for emergency care continues to climb.… Read more
Public workers ‘taking greater interest’ in health, wellness Shamar Blunt17/03/2026018 views Public officers are becoming more conscious of the need to look after their physical and mental health, a trend the president of the National Union of Public Workers (NUPW), Kimberley… Read more
Jordan urges balance between job market flexibility, protections for young workers Sheria Brathwaite12/03/2026041 views Minister of Labour Colin Jordan has called on fellow policymakers, trade unions and youth representatives to strike a careful balance between a flexible job market and robust protections for young… Read more
Farm work scheme sees fewer new recruits as Canada favours returning workers Sheria Brathwaite10/03/202601.7K views Barbados’ long-standing overseas farm labour scheme is still active but sending fewer new recruits abroad, as Canadian employers increasingly request returning Barbadians already familiar with agricultural operations, lawmakers were told… Read more
Health ministry urges proper hygiene among food handlers amid Norovirus detection Barbados Today10/03/20260102 views Members of the public, especially those who handle or prepare food for others, are being urged by the Ministry of Health and Wellness to use proper hand hygiene methods. This… Read more
Ministry of Health and Wellness records increase in gastrointestinal cases among children Barbados Today10/03/2026038 views The Ministry of Health & Wellness has recorded an increase in the cases of gastrointestinal illnesses, especially among children, which suggests that the cause is a virus. The uptick in… Read more
Labour ministry seeks $20m boost to modernise workforce, labour systems Lourianne Graham09/03/2026054 views The Ministry of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector on Monday asked the House of Assembly for an appropriation of just over $20m for the next financial year to… Read more
Gov’t pushes workplace wellness in biz tour Sheria Brathwaite06/03/2026022 views The Labour Department is stepping up efforts to get more businesses on board with the National Workplace Wellness Policy, after revealing that many employers across Barbados still lack formal wellness… Read more