(Stock Photo) The Barbados Port Inc. (BPI) confirmed today that four of its employees have tested positive for COVID-19. But operations at the Port of Bridgetown, currently focused on the delivery of essential and emergency cargo during this Government-mandated national pause, which runs from February 3, to February 17, are not expected to be disrupted. […]
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BY BGIS — Feb 03. 2021. The Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs has advised persons who require caregiver passes that they should visit the Barbados Integrated Government Portal and download the State of Emergency Pass form. The completed form should be emailed to caregiver@barbados.gov.bb. Once approved, the pass will be delivered to their mobile device via […]
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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley’s address to the nation – February 2, 2021. (PMO) view it here …… Barbados’ frontline workers are expected to begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine “in the very near future”. The first batch of vaccines is expected to target 50,000 frontline workers, including doctors, nurses, those who work with medical facilities […]
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Article first appearing in Barbados Today — Published onJanuary 31, 2021 During a COVID-19 update and press conference Saturday evening, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Dale Marshall, highlighted some of the directives contained in the Emergency Management (Covid-19) (Curfew) (No. 3) Directive, 2021, which takes effect from Wednesday, February 3, until Wednesday, February […]
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(Stock Photo) Government is aware that the national pause and closure of most businesses, scheduled for the period February 3 to 17, will negatively impact some small village shops, vendors, canteen, and food van operators. Therefore, in an effort to render some financial assistance to these small businesses, wherever possible, is requesting those owners seeking […]
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BY BGIS | JAN 27, 2021 | CORONA VIRUS, TOP STORIES Another Barbadian has passed away from COVID-19. The 48-year-old woman, who had an underlying illness, died on Tuesday, January 26. The Ministry of Health and Wellness, and by extension the Government of Barbados, extend sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. Her passing brings the number of […]
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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has declared war on COVID-19, as she announced a suite of new measures aimed at saving lives and reducing the risk of infection across the country. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley’s address to the nation – January 26, 2021. (PMO) — PLEASE VIEW YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE ……. Noting that there was […]
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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley’s address to the nation – January 26, 2021. (PMO) — PLEASE VIEW YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE ……. The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has confirmed that the United Kingdom’s (UK) COVID-19 variant is present in Barbados. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley confirmed the presence of the UK variant in Barbados, during […]
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BY Fabian Belgrave – JAN 26, 2021 Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley’s address to the nation – January 26, 2021. (PMO) — PLEASE VIEW YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE ……. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has announced that the Ministry of Health and Wellness will commence health checks of Barbadians within their homes during the coming weeks. […]
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BGIS JAN 25, 2021 | The island recorded one COVID-19 related death – a 91-year-old woman – on Sunday, January 24. This brings the total number of deaths since March 2020, to 10. Fourteen new positive cases were also recorded yesterday from the 262 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory, while 15 persons […]
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