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BARBADOS: Press Conference: Update on Schools in Barbados and; CDEMA Relief Efforts for St. Vincent (4/14/21) – Education Minister the Honourable Santia Bradshaw and the CDEMA Relief Efforts by CDEMA, Mrs. Elizabeth Riley.

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PICTURED — Education Minister the Honourable Santia Bradshaw. Press Conference: Update on Schools in Barbados and; CDEMA Relief Efforts for St. Vincent (4/14/21) – the update on schools in Barbados will be provided by Education Minister the Honourable Santia Bradshaw and the CDEMA Relief Efforts will be presented by the Executive Director of the Caribbean […]

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BARBADOS: 6 New Cases, 10 Recovered

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COVID-19 Update:  APR 13, 2021 ————————– BGIS Six new cases, all men, tested positive for COVID-19 on Monday, April 12, from the 220 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. Meanwhile, 10 people recovered and were discharged. There are now 91 persons in isolation. Barbados has recorded 3,740 confirmed COVID-19 cases (1,817 females and […]

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BARBADOS: Airport To Remain Closed Until April 14 & Bridgetown Port & Administrative Offices Closed

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The Grantley Adams International Airport. (FP) The Grantley Adams International Airport will remain closed until noon, Wednesday, April 14, due to the ongoing ash fall resulting from the eruption of the La Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent. During this period of airport closure, access to the airport will be limited to authorised, essential airport personnel. Passengers who […]

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GUYANA: Gov’t moves to speed up Vincentian relief – – as island grapples with explosions, ash.

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MORNING BRIEF  Sunday, 11th April 2021 Gov’t moves to speed up Vincentian relief – – as island grapples with explosions, ash As continuing explosions and ash fall following the eruption of St Vincent’s La Soufrière volcano ratcheted up emergency responses, the Guyana government on Saturday signalled that it was working towards dispatching relief supplies within 48 […]

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BARBADOS: Ministry Of Health Tips On Dealing With Ash Fall & Chief Medical Officer: Stay Indoors For Your Safety

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 APR 9, 2021  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 for persons to manage their respiratory health. The Ministry has advised persons who suffer from respiratory conditions, such as asthma, and eye allergies […]

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BARBADOS: 11 New Cases, 8 Recoveries

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 APR 10, 2021  There are now 100 people in isolation after 11 new positive cases of COVID-19 were recorded on Friday, April 9. The new cases, four males and seven females, were identified from among 587 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory.  Meanwhile, eight persons recovered and were discharged from isolation. Since […]

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