Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. (Prime Minister’s Office) Fellow Barbadians, residents and well-wishers abroad… a blessed Christmas morning to all. We have a lot to be thankful and grateful for, this particular Christmas. By now, most children would have opened their Christmas gifts or be making their way to the Christmas tree or the centre […]
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On December 22, Barbados recorded a total of 16 new COVID-19 cases; the highest single day total of positives since the beginning of the pandemic. Based on initial assessment, all cases are asymptomatic The total number of tests performed by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory for December 22 was 1,095. Over 64,000 tests have been […]
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——————————————————————————————————————– Report Breaches Of COVID-19 Protocols Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa Cummins, ( pictured above ) is encouraging the public to report any occurrence of breaches of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ COVID-19 protocols. Minister Cummins made this plea during a press conference held at Ilaro Court last evening. “If you […]
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PAHO/WHO representative, Dr. Yitades Gebre, presenting the supplies to Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel, Jeffrey Bostic, at the Glebe Polyclinic today. ( David Crichlow / Caribpix ) In the face of a new COVID-19 strain, Barbadians are reminded that they must follow the health protocols implemented by the Ministry of Health and Wellness […]
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bostic – Sunday, December 20th. Lt. Col. the Honourable Jeffrey Bostic Address to the Nation, Sunday, December 20th. PLEASE VIEW IT HERE ……. As Barbadians gear up to celebrate Christmas later this week, they have been given a sobering reminder from Minister of Health and Wellness, Lt. […]
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Six People Test Positive A Barbadian and five visitors returned positive COVID-19 results on Friday, from among 1,144 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. The new cases include a 42-year-old male visitor, who arrived on Virgin Atlantic on December 14; a 67-year-old Barbadian woman, who came in on American Airlines on December […]
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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley poses for a photograph with attendees of the Welcome Stamp Reception at Ilaro Court last evening ( DEC 16, 2020 ). (C. Pitt/BGIS) Persons living on the island under the Welcome Stamp Programme were told that they are Bajans by choice, and Barbados is one of the best places in […]
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100-year-old Captain Sir Tom Moore giving the thumbs up during high tea at St. Ann’s Fort last evening. He is joined by fellow centenarians Ena Collymore-Woodstock (left); Warrant Officer II, Elder Bishop (right). Also pictured are Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Cynthia Forde and Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs, Wilfred […]
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BY BGIS | DEC 16, 2020 Four visitors tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday. They include two women, aged 42 and 37, who arrived on American Airlines on December 10 and 11. The other cases are a 53-year-old man, who came in on Virgin Atlantic on December 12, and a 31-year-old man, who arrived on […]
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Pictured above – Ministry of International Business and Industry, Ronald Toppin. (FP) Barbados has gained almost $300 million from certified exports between January and November this year, despite the disruptions to trade caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. And although this is below the 2019 tally of $333 million, Minister of International Business and Industry, Ronald […]
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