Two Barbadian women are the latest COVID-19 positive cases. Aged 21 and 35, they were both identified through contact tracing. The number of persons who have been confirmed infected by the viral illness now stands at 88. Meanwhile, one person will be released from isolation today. The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory carried out 141 tests […]
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There are currently no drugs licensed for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19 Source:-WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION These materials are regularly updated based on new scientific findings as the epidemic evolves. Last updated 29 April 2020 While several drug trials are ongoing, there is currently no proof that hydroxychloroquine or any other drug can cure or prevent COVID-19. […]
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BY JULIA RAWLINS-BENTHAM | MAY 17, 2020 | TOP STORIES The Barbados Immigration Department will resume execution of its full work programme, tomorrow, Monday, May 18, and return to its regular office hours of 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. However, due to the ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Immigration Department has implemented the following online appointment system for its core […]
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BY BGIS | MAY 17, 2020 | TOP STORIES All services of the Registration Department will commence from tomorrow, Monday, May 18, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. However, an alphabetical system will continue, and vary according to sections of the department. Attorneys and member of the public are therefore asked to carefully note the times and days that have been allocated […]
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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has reiterated the importance of fast-tracking projects across the island, where the finances are available, to ensure employees return to work in this COVID-19 environment. Ms. Mottley made the comments on Friday after touring the construction site of the Hyatt Ziva Hotel, on Bay Street, with Attorney General Dale Marshall; […]
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A date has been set for the 2020 Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination – Tuesday, July 14. After being postponed from its original date, Tuesday, May 5, because of uncertainties stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, Barbadians were told this evening by Minister of Education, Santia Bradshaw, that over 3,300 primary school pupils will sit the […]
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The Blackman & Gollop Primary School, at Staple Grove, Christ Church, will be handed over to the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training (METVT) to facilitate the return of Class Four students next month. Minister of Education, Santia Bradshaw, said the school, which was being used as an isolation facility for COVID-19 patients by […]
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A major cruise operator is hoping to get some of its ships to resume sailing as early as August 1st this day subject to approval by government this is s sooner than many expected, as cruise lines are announcing their plans to set sail again in 2020 Carnival Cruise Line has announced that they plan […]
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(Pictured above) Minister of Education, Technological and Vocational Training, Santia Bradshaw, speaking during a press briefing to update the country on the way forward for education in a COVID-19 environment at the Ministry today. (C.Pitt/BGIS) There is no definitive word yet on when the trinity term will end. Minister of Education, Technological and Vocational Training […]
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A change has been made to the parishes being targeted during an outreach to elderly citizens, 70 years and over, which is scheduled to begin on Monday, May 11. Those parishes that will now be targeted are St. George, Christ Church, St. Michael and St. Andrew. Members of District Emergency Organizations (DEOs) will contact persons […]
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