(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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(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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The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ vaccination campaign will continue tomorrow, Monday, October 11, at a number of sites. Vaccination Centres: • Eunice Gibson Polyclinic, Warrens, St. Michael – 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. • Sharon Moravian Church Hall, Sharon, St. Thomas – 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. • The Alexandra School, Queen Street, St. […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | OCT 9, 2021 | TOP STORIES Today, as I pay tribute to a great Barbadian entertainment pioneer, I cannot help but reflect on the fact that too many of us who now benefit from the foundation he constructed, do not truly appreciate the extent of the contribution he has made. […]
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PICTURED ABOVE – Member of Parliament for St. Joseph, Dale Marshall, and Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey, are all smiles after unveiling a plaque for the reopening of the Tent Bay Fishing Complex, yesterday. OCT 9, 2021 – BY JULIA RAWLINS- BENTHAM Government has completed significant market upgrades at a […]
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The Geriatric Hospital. (FP) Public health officials are closely monitoring an outbreak of COVID-19 at the St. Michael District Hospital in Beckles Road, St. Michael, also known as the Geriatric Hospital. Eight cases, six clients and two staff members, have been recorded at the hospital for the period October 2 to 8, 2021. Five of […]
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PICTURED ABOVE — Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Trade, Sandra Husbands. (FP) The Political Declaration of the 15th Session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD 15), “Spirit of Speightstown”, was adopted by member states during the closing plenary and ceremony, this morning. Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Trade, Sandra Husbands, who […]
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