COVID-19 has claimed yet another life. A 50-year-old man passed away today, Monday, October 18, bringing the total number of COVID-related deaths to 120. The Minister of Health and Wellness, …
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COVID-19 Update: 203 new cases, 595 in isolation facilities and 3269 in home isolation
The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 203 new COVID-19 cases, 87 males and 116 females, on Sunday, October 17. The facility conducted 1,913 tests. The new positives comprise 52 …
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Season two of Baje To The World, a Community Development Department (CDD) sponsored programme, was officially launched virtually, last Saturday evening. Minister of Youth, Sports, and Community Empowerment, Dwight Sutherland, speaking …
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The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a flash-flood watch for south-western districts. The forecasters have advised that maximum rainfall accumulations of 50.0 to 100.0 mm in heavy showers …
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Today, October 18, The Barbados Water Authority is addressing a suspected burst on a 10-inch main in Cattlewash, St. Joseph. Work has begun in locating this section on the …
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Colin Powell, first black US Secretary of State, dies after complications from COVID-19
SOURCE: CNN: Colin Powell, the first Black US secretary of state whose leadership in several Republican administrations helped shape American foreign policy in the last years of the 20th century …
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The inaugural KLM Royal Dutch Airlines flight out of Amsterdam arrived in Barbados on Saturday evening to a welcoming party that included a water salute from the Barbados Fire Service …
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COVID-19 vaccines will be available at various sites across the island on Monday, October 18. Members of the public should note the locations and operating times below. Vaccination Centres: Princess …
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Minister of Innovation, Science and Smart Technology Senator Kay McConney will be replacing the current member of parliament of St Philip West John King in the next general election. Prime Minister …
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The current member of parliament of St Philip West John King will not be contesting the next general election. King made the announcement at the branch meeting moments ago at …