The Barbados Transport Board will put the brakes on its services at the end of the week. Chief Executive Officer Fabian Wharton made the announcement on Voice of Barbados’ …
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All polyclinics remain open for urgent care during the 14-day curfew period, which ends on April 14. The Winston Scott Polyclinic, at Jemmotts Lane, St. Michael, continues to offer a …
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The 81-year-old man who succumbed to COVID-19 complications on Saturday night was not placed in an isolation facility or on mandatory self-quarantine despite arriving from the United Kingdom on the …
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A team of intensive care specialists from Cuba arrived in Barbados safely tonight to join the fight against COVID-19. Health Minister Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic told a virtual press conference …
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After an approximate three-week interruption due to COVID-19, semester two at The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus resumes tomorrow, the institution has announced in a statement. It …
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Tiger at Bronx Zoo in New York City tests positive for coronavirus
by Sandy Deaneby Sandy DeaneSOURCE- ASSOCIATED PRESS – A tiger at the Bronx Zoo has tested positive for the new coronavirus, in what is believed to be the first known infection in an animal …
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The seizure of 20 ventilators destined for Barbados appears to have thrust the Mia Mottley administration into a growing global battle for critical supplies to fight the outbreak of COVID-19. …
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The Royal Barbados Police Force acknowledges that there has been erroneous news circulating on social media and formal media houses. This news alleged that there was a closure of the …
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Harrison’s Point facility to be handed over to Gov’t tomorrow
by Sandy Deaneby Sandy DeaneWork on the buildings at Harrison’s Point, St Lucy that will house the quarantine and isolation centre for COVID-19 is now complete. At a virtual press conference this morning, Health …
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Some 3, 602 unemployment claims have been submitted to the NIS since major layoffs began recently due to the new coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in Barbados. Acting Director of the …