MAR 19, 2021 BGIS Twenty people – seven males and 13 females – have gone into isolation after testing positive for COVID-19. The new cases were identified among the 480 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on Thursday, March 18. There are now 184 active cases on the island. Twenty-five persons were […]
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(Stock Photo) BY BGIS | MAR 18, 2021 | CORONA VIRUS, TOP STORIES Restaurants will be allowed to open this Sunday, March 21. The Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 6) Directive, at No. 6 states: “On Sunday the 21st day of March, 2021, only the following nonessential services shall be permitted to open in the manner specified” and […]
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BY MELISSA ROLLOCK — BGIS PICTURED ABOVE — Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic presenting staff of the Harrison Point Isolation Facility in St. Lucy with tokens of appreciation for their hard work. Looking on are (Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kenneth George (second right) and Manager of Isolation Facilities, Dr. Corey Forde […]
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MAR 17, 2021 — BGIS Thirteen people were diagnosed with COVID-19 on Tuesday, March 16, from the 418 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. Meanwhile, 31 persons recovered from the virus. The number of active cases has been steadily declining and is now 147. The 13 persons identified as COVID-19 positive comprise four […]
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BY MELISSA ROLLOCK —– BGIS The Vaccination Medical Committee of the Ministry of Health and Wellness has advised that the efficacy or effectiveness of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19 is greater if it is administered 10 to 12 weeks after the first dose. As a result of this, the time period has now been extended […]
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(Barbados Postal Service) Members of the public are advised that post offices across the island have resumed normal operating hours from 8:00 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. Visitors to post offices are reminded that they must follow all COVID-19 protocols which will be in place when conducting business at any of the locations. JULIA RAWLINS-BENTHAM —— […]
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Public Officers Receive Support Via Online Sessions (Stock Photo) BY SHARON AUSTIN MAR 17, 2021 Public officers who have been impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) are taking advantage of the safe outlet provided by Government for them to express their feelings and share experiences. The interactive online support sessions, which are being held twice […]
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Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey. (FP) Belize has called on Barbados to share its experiences, knowledge and how it approached establishing a blue economy ministry as a guide for that county’s own blue economy portfolio, recently established by its Cabinet. To facilitate this process, Minister of Maritime Affairs and the […]
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MAR 15, 2021 – BGIS Twenty-one new positive cases of COVID-19 were identified on Sunday, March 14, while 41 people recovered from the viral illness. The new positives were among the 237 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. The number of active cases is now 189. In addition, one person died from […]
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(Stock Photo) BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | MAR 15, 2021 | TOP STORIES Statement by the Hon. Wilfred A. Abrahams, M.P. Minister Of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs on the passing of Sharon Christie It is with deep sadness that I learned of the passing of Sharon Christie, former Deputy Chairman and former Acting […]
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