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Today Friday, May 20th, 2022
The Hydrate Programme has quickly established itself in schools and public spaces across the island. But the purpose of these stations, which provide free, purified water, goes beyond encouraging heal…
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May 16th, 2022 •
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The disabled community now has four designated parking slots in the City, and The Ministry of People Empowerment is warning able-bodied people they’ll pay a $500 penalty if caught in the spots. …
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May 14th, 2022 •
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Here’s a list of the Mothers’ Day babies born at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. 3. Tyra Griffith, 24 years old gave birth to a baby girl weighing 3160 grams (7.0 lbs.) at 11:11 a.m. 4. Abig…
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May 10th, 2022 •
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ENKA Construction and Development B.V. Bahamas Branch (ENKA), the general contractor for the Nassau Cruise Port redevelopment project, donated $5,000 to R.E.A.C.H. Bahamas this week. R.E.A.C.H. is a n…
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April 16th, 2022 •
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Around 50 million people worldwide have epilepsy, making it one of the most common neurological diseases globally. The epilepsy mortality rate in Latin America and the Caribbean is 1.04 per 100,000 in…
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April 16th, 2022 •
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Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) from across the Caribbean were high in praises for the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) on the leadership role it played, and continues to play in the Region’…
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April 12th, 2022 •
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My question today is “How serious are we about improving the status of Barbados during this Covid-19 pandemic?” Dr. Etienne of PAHO has continually observed there is a need to take the pandemic se…
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April 5th, 2022 •
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Over the past two years, the Board of Management of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital made a strategic decision to temporarily suspend visitation to minimise potential exposure of patients and staff to COV…
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April 1st, 2022 •
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A number of key challenges have been identified for enriching the lives of PWD’s or People With Disabilities. They include: accessible education; financial security; emergency preparedness; acce…
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March 18th, 2022 •
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The young, homeless couple recently highlighted in Barbados Today has drawn the attention of the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, now the two mentally challenged youngsters can breath…
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March 14th, 2022 •
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The Caribbean will be the focus of a new initiative aimed at promoting COVID-19 vaccine uptake among healthcare workers and most at-risk populations. This collaborative effort by the Caribbean Develop…
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March 3rd, 2022 •
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Barbados’ COVID-19 situation is “under control and getting better“. This assessment came today from Minister of Health and Wellness, Ian Gooding-Edghill, as he participated in a COVI…
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February 27th, 2022 •
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On Monday 14th February 2022, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) welcomed its new Chief Operations Officer (COO), Dr. Christine Greenidge D.H.A., R.N. At the tender age of 19, Dr. Greenidge deviated f…
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February 26th, 2022 •
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Low vaccination coverage in many countries of the Caribbean must be urgently addressed to stop the spread of COVID-19 and protect the most vulnerable, warned PAHO Director, Carissa F. Etienne, with he…
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February 24th, 2022 •
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The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) Blood Bank is issuing an urgent appeal for blood donations. Volunteers between the ages of 18 and 70, who weigh at least 110 pounds, and are in generally good health…
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February 22nd, 2022 •
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The United States just donated an additional 129,600 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to Barbados in support of the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. This U.S. donation is in addition to the 140,400 Pfizer…
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February 20th, 2022 •
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Social protection agencies, like the Welfare Department, provide more than “handouts” to the public, but the true extent of their reach and contribution is often misunderstood. That was th…
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February 18th, 2022 •
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In an effort to further support the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Home Isolation Programme, active since Tuesday 8th February 2022, the Queen Elizabeth Hospital will establish an Assessment a…
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February 17th, 2022 •
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As the pandemic continues to challenge our mental health, Guardian Group launches a free regional public initiative to help with both the mental health and economic effects of the pandemic. Themed Ha…
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February 8th, 2022 •
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Dr. David Byer is the Head of Department of the Emergency Ambulance Service (EAS); however, his role there extends far beyond the mere operation of ambulances. He ensures that when a team of first res…
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February 5th, 2022 •
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Cancer continues to be one of the leading causes of death. No part of the world has been spared the impact of Cancer. Worldwide, cancer is the second leading cause of death, causing one-sixth of a…
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February 5th, 2022 •
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The Nevis Island Administration (NIA) is now on the verge of being able to offer PCR (polymerase chain reaction) testing on island. Countries across the globe are presently using PCR testing to diagno…
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February 1st, 2022 •
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Monitoring medicines quality along the supply chain and detecting substandard, or falsified products are even more critical now, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on supply chains. Accordin…
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January 23rd, 2022 •
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Under 30, out of formal work and educated to secondary level is the typical profile of the person refusing COVID-19 vaccination in the Eastern Caribbean. This is according to a groundbreaking new stud…
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January 18th, 2022 •
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Guardian Life of The Caribbean Limited, continues to reinforce its commitment to protecting the communities it serves, even as Barbados navigates the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Just before 2021 wrappe…
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January 13th, 2022 •
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