(Stock Photo) The Ministry of Health and Wellness reminds persons travelling to Barbados that they are required to await their COVID-19 PCR test results at a Government-approved quarantine hotel/villa. Travellers are not allowed to quarantine at home. The list of approved properties for quarantine may be found at www.barbadostravelprotocols.com.As outlined in the Barbados Travel Protocols, this accommodation […]
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OCT 12, 2021 BY JULIA RAWLINS-BENTHAM — BGIS —- With almost 60 per cent of Barbados’ population vaccinated against COVID-19, Government is moving towards the establishment of safe zones as it continues to battle the virus that has claimed 98 lives to date. The creation of these zones will see health care workers being targetted […]
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Prime Minister of Barbados Address to the Nation (October 11, 2021) COVID HOTLINE PLEASE CALL IF YOU NOT FEELING WELL 246-536-1800 Vaccination Schedule For Tuesday, October 12 OCT 11, 2021 The Immunisation Unit will be administering COVID-19 vaccines at designated sites tomorrow, Tuesday, October 12. The Vaccination Centres and times are as follows: Masonic Centre, […]
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CHEVON FARLEY — GIS — 9TH October 2021 Farmers from several villages in Region Three, Essequibo Islands/West Demerara, have benefitted from the Government’s flood relief grant, implemented to assist farmers who suffered losses due to the nationwide flooding earlier this year. The initiative which is the brain child of President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, was […]
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(Stock Photo) The public is advised that the Marion Hall and London Bourne Day Nurseries will reopen tomorrow, Monday, October 11, while the Eden Lodge and John Beckles Day Nurseries will resume operations on Tuesday, October 12. The Child Care Board reminds parents that all children must present a negative PCR test result, or a […]
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The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ vaccination campaign will continue tomorrow, Monday, October 11, at a number of sites. Vaccination Centres: • Eunice Gibson Polyclinic, Warrens, St. Michael – 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. • Sharon Moravian Church Hall, Sharon, St. Thomas – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • The Alexandra School, Queen Street, St. […]
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The Geriatric Hospital. (FP) Public health officials are closely monitoring an outbreak of COVID-19 at the St. Michael District Hospital in Beckles Road, St. Michael, also known as the Geriatric Hospital. Eight cases, six clients and two staff members, have been recorded at the hospital for the period October 2 to 8, 2021. Five of […]
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PICTURED ABOVE ——–Co-coordinator of the National Vaccination Programme, Major David Clarke; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health, Janet Phillips; Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Donna Forde; China’s Ambassador to Barbados, Yan Xiusheng, and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kenneth George, pose in front of the shipment of Sinopharm […]
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This country’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kenneth George ( pictured above ), has reported a steady rise in all of the COVID-19 indices, and pleads with Barbadians to help health authorities stem the tide of rising infections. By Julie Carrington — BGIS SEP 29, 2021 COVID-19 press briefing with COVID-19 Public Advisor David Ellis featuring […]
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SEP 28, 2021 PICTURED ABOVE: Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn, welcoming the President of the African Export-Import Bank, Professor Benedict Oramah, and his delegation to Barbados. (C. Pitt/BGIS) President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Professor Benedict Oramah, is on a four-day visit to Barbados. Professor Oramah, who is here from September […]
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