BY MELISSA ROLLOCK | AUG 12, 2022 (Stock Photo) The wait for persons who require the COVID-19 AstraZeneca vaccine is over. The Ministry of Health and Wellness has received a limited amount of AstraZeneca vaccines. Individuals who require a second dose or a first or second booster with AstraZeneca are advised to check the vaccination […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | JUL 25, 2022 Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey, speaking to the media following the 10th anniversary celebrations of Jabez House on Sunday. (GP) The Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs is gearing up to actively fulfil a pledge made to support a unique and crucial […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | JUL 18, 2022 (Stock Photo) Persons with disabilities may have the word “Disability” printed on their Trident ID Card, as this will facilitate access to services specifically for the group. In order to have the word “Disability” printed on the ID card, persons must be registered with the National Disabilities […]
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Barbados has confirmed the first case of Monkeypox on the island. The confirmation came by way of a statement from Minister of Health Ian Gooding-Edghill. The full statement is below: Good morning. You will recall that yesterday, I informed the Barbadian public that there was a suspected case of Monkeypox in the island. In keeping […]
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BY PUBLIC RELATIONS | JUL 8, 2022 The Queen Elizabeth Hospital. (Photo: QEH) On Sunday, July 3rd 2022, at approximately 2:00 p.m. a male patient receiving care on Ward A1 exited the ward and vacated the Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s premises. Hospital security was immediately alerted and engaged the services of the Barbados Police Force to […]
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BY JOY-ANN GILL | JUL 6, 2022 PICTURED ABOVE: Springer Memorial School student, Nya Bowen, providing Senior Health Sister at the Winston Scott Polyclinic, Rosenette Cooke, with a manicure in celebration of Public Health Nurses Appreciation Week July 3-9 and the launch of a partnership between the Ministries of Education and Health and Wellness. (GP) […]
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BY JOY-ANN GILL | JUL 6, 2022 Springer Memorial School student, Chadia Goodridge performing a manicure on Major David Clarke, co-coordinator of the National Vaccination Programme. (GP) The pampering of nurses throughout this week is being seen as an opportunity for students to learn in many ways. This was highlighted on Monday at the Springer […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | JUL 1, 2022 Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and Executive Chairman of kENUP Foundation, Kolm Heller at Ilaro Court following their discussions. (GP) Ways in which the Caribbean can contribute to pharmaceutical equity in the southern hemisphere were among the areas discussed when Executive Chairman of kENUP Foundation, Kolm Heller, held […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | JUN 20, 2022 | CORONA VIRUS, TOP STORIES Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. (FP) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has tested positive for COVID-19. It is a mild case and she has indicated that she is doing well. The doctors have advised that she will remain at home until they determine […]
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BY JULIA RAWLINS-BENTHAM | JUN 3, 2022 Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey (5th from right) and Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Corey Lane (4th from right), pose with members of Advisory Committee to guide the establishment of a Commission for Improving the Lives of Persons with Disabilities. The […]
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