The Dominican doctor who helmed the region’s public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic, earning one of Barbados’ highest awards, died on Friday at age 71. Dr Carissa Etienne’s death …
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The National Insurance Scheme (NIS) officially transitioned to the National Insurance and Social Security Service (NISSS) on Friday, as the changes to the social security legislation passed by lawmakers this …
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After almost two years of work behind the scenes, Norwegian low-cost, long-haul carrier Norse Atlantic Airlines touched down in Barbados on Friday afternoon. Just over 160 passengers were on the …
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Barbadians are taking the escalating threat of dengue fever seriously, possibly thwarting a sharp uptick in the mosquito-borne illness, according to the Ministry of Health. Senior Medical Officer of Health …
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by Emmanuel Joseph The Barbados Light and Power Company (BLPC) is suing the Fair Trading Commission (FTC) for rejecting its request for an 11.9 per cent rate hike and an …
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The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training has advised parents and guardians of students of St. John Primary that the school will be relocated to the Messiah’s House of …
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I was truly shocked and deeply saddened on my arrival in Dubai, to learn of the death of Dr. Carissa Etienne. We last spoke less than a month ago. Dr. …
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SOURCE: CMC: WASHINGTON – The former director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Dominican-born, Dr. Carissa F. Etienne, died Friday of apparent heart failure. She was 71-years-old. Etienne, who …
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The Usain Bolt Sports Complex was transformed into a beacon of national pride and excellence earlier today as Barbados celebrated its 57th anniversary of independence. It was a spectacle …
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General Secretary of the Barbados Workers Union Toni Moore says the union will continue to resist unfair labour practices and vowed to strongly defend workers to ensure they can …