BY NATASHA SMITH-THOMAS — GUY. INFO SERVICE 18 OCT 2021 Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony is urging persons living with HIV to protect themselves against COVID-19 by getting vaccinated. During the Covid-19 update on Monday, Minister Anthony noted that this is important because the immune system of a person living with HIV is more […]
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(Stock Photo) The Ministry of Health and Wellness has warned that Rapid Testing for COVID-19 may only be performed in specific circumstances, and by providers sanctioned by the Ministry. At this current juncture, Rapid Antigen Testing for COVID-19 in Barbados may be performed under the following circumstances: For outbound passengers travelling to the United States […]
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Thursday OCT 14, 2021 The strong, important relationship among the United States (US), Barbados and the Caribbean was emphasised when Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and Vice President of the US, Kamala Harris, met on Tuesday. Before going into the high-level meeting, Ms. Mottley said the countries faced common threats together, and the world had […]
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(Stock Photo) The Immunisation Unit will continue its thrust to vaccinate persons against COVID-19 by administering vaccines at a number of sites across the island. The venues and times are as follows: Thursday, October 14 Vaccination Centres: Princess Margaret Secondary School, Six Cross Roads, St. Philip – 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eunice Gibson Polyclinic, […]
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(Stock Photo) The Immunisation Unit has advised that first doses of the Pfizer vaccine are only being offered to students at present. One of the Coordinators of the National Vaccination Programme for COVID-19, Major David Clarke, explained that there were only about 1,000 doses of the Pfizer left, and these would be offered to students […]
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(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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