Category: Health
GUYANA: Statement of His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana regarding the Looming Crisis in St Vincent and the Grenadines
Statement of His Excellency Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana regarding the Looming Crisis in St Vincent and the Grenadines Staff WriterApril 8, 2021 Having regards to the emerging situation in St Vincent and the Grenadines, this afternoon I called Prime Minister Dr Ralph Gonsalves and assured him of Guyana’s […]
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UK: The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip, has died
SOURCE: SKY NEWS – The Duke of Edinburgh – Prince Philip – has died, Buckingham Palace has said. A statement from Buckingham Palace said: “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness passed away […]
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BARBADOS: Ministry Of Health Tips On Dealing With Ash Fall & Barbadians Advised To Take Preventative Measures
(Stock Image) Press conference hosted by the Minister of Home Affairs, Wilfred Abrahams re: the eruption of La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent – April 9, 2021. (PMO) In the event of ash fall on Barbados from the La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, the Ministry of Health and Wellness has issued precautionary tips […]
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BARBADOS: Limited Curfew Among New COVID-19 Rules
Press conference hosted by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley – April 8th, 2021. (PMO) VIEW IT HERE …… Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has announced a further ease in COVID-19 restrictions, including major adjustments to the curfew. In an address to the nation this evening from Ilaro Court, Prime Minister Mottley explained the decision was […]
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BARBADOS: COVID-19 Update: 7 New Cases, 11 Recovered
APR 8, 2021 — BGIS The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified seven new positive cases – all females – of COVID-19 on Wednesday, April 7, from among the 453 tests conducted. Eleven people recovered from the virus and were discharged from isolation. There are 95 persons in isolation. The island has recorded 3,704 (1,795 […]
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BARBADOS: Plans To Improve Community Centres & Pavilions
BY APR 7, 2021 —- BY SHEENA FORDE-CARRINGTON – BGIS Government, in an effort to fulfill its mandate to empower youth and communities, will be improving the infrastructure at community centres and pavilions. This assurance was given by Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Dwight Sutherland, during a tour of some of the Community Development Department’s […]
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BARBADOS: Magistrates’ Courts At Eric Holder Jr. Complex Reopened
BY JULIE CARRINGTON | APR 7, 2021 | MINISTRY NEWS The Eric Holder Jr. Municipal Complex, Blackman’s, St. Joseph. (FP) The Magistrates’ Courts of District “B” and District “F”, located at the Eric Holder Jr, Municipal Complex, Blackman’s, St. Joseph, which were recently closed for cleaning and sanitisation, have reopened for business. Operations at the […]
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BARBADOS: Prime Minister Calls For Coordinated Response
PICTURED ABOVE : Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley addressing a press conference hosted by the World Health Organization today. Standing behind her is Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic. (C. Pitt/BGIS) APR 6, 2021 by JULIA RAWLINS-BENTHAM ——– BGIS As Barbados received its first tranche of vaccines today from the COVAX Facility, Prime […]
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BARBADOS: Vaccines Are A Significant Step In COVID Fight
| APR 6, 2021 BY SHARON AUSTIN GILL-MOORE – BGIS The first tranche of vaccines under the COVAX Facility represents a significant step forward in Barbados’ fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, expressed this view earlier today during a ceremony, on the arrival of the COVID-19 vaccines for […]
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