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Today Thursday, June 30th, 2022
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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Schools in the Dominican Republic are scheduled to reopen on 11th January 2022 after the Christmas, New Year and Three King holidays. But, that Caribbean neighbour is smack in the middle of the fifth …
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January 6th, 2022 •
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Emergency physician specialist Dr. Chaynie Williams has been selected by the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown to participate in the 2021 Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence (S-I-R) Program. Dr. Williams, who ser…
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December 31st, 2021 •
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Each year, worldwide, unsafe foods cause 600 million cases of foodborne diseases (FBD) and 423,000 deaths. In the Caribbean Region, each year, roughly 1 in 49 people acquire foodborne illness due to c…
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December 16th, 2021 •
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Argentina donated 30,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses to Barbados. The shipment arrived last Saturday December 4th at 8:00 AM to the BGI Airport. According to the Charge d’Affaires Angel Dalmazzo, Arg…
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December 6th, 2021 •
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The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) wishes to inform the public that between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, 4th December, and Sunday, 5th December, 2021, the “Ambulance Driveway” lead…
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December 3rd, 2021 •
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Argentina revealed as part of the strategy of international reciprocity and solidarity aimed at equitable access to vaccines to reduce the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, and the current epidemiolog…
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December 1st, 2021 •
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During November, as the world turned its focus to better access to diabetes care, The Barbados Light & Power Company used their online platforms to amplify the voice of those living with the disea…
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November 26th, 2021 •
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When the world faces a pandemic, partnerships and collaborations become more vital than ever. The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the Global Vector Hub (GVH) are excited to announce a new …
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November 25th, 2021 •
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This weekend, the U.S. Government, in partnership with the Government of Barbados, U.S. Southern Command, World Hope International, and MAP International delivered a new oxygen generation system and U…
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November 17th, 2021 •
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Barbados is now perfectly provisioned for a major push to reach its COVID-19 vaccination target. This morning, Acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw and Minister of Health and Wellness, Lt. Col. Jeffr…
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November 4th, 2021 •
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The Barbados Light & Power Company recently signed a new covenant agreement with The Barbados Alzheimer’s Association, joining millions across the globe in a campaign to raise awareness and …
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November 3rd, 2021 •
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Barbadians are kindly asked to note that computerized tomography (CT) services provided by the hospital’s X-Ray and Imaging Department are delayed due to a problem with the Department’s CT…
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October 31st, 2021 •
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The Caribbean School of Media and Communication (CARIMAC) will host another in its series of research seminars this coming Wednesday, October 27, with Barbadian public relations consultant Dr. Pamala …
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October 26th, 2021 •
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The CARICOM Secretariat has instituted measures as of 1st October, 2021 with respect to access to its offices across the Region in order to provide a safe working environment for its staff, in keeping…
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October 16th, 2021 •
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The DR’s Public Health Minister says new measures require the presentation of vaccination cards for Dominicans to enter public places and use public transport will be removed once 70% of the pop…
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October 15th, 2021 •
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UNCTAD’s 15th quadrennial conference (UNCTAD15) held 3 to 7 October adopted an agreement to promote inclusive and resilient economic recovery in developing countries as they grapple with unequal a…
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October 12th, 2021 •
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Approximately 1.2 million people in the United States have back and leg pain that is related to Lumbar stenosis, and this occurs when the spinal canal narrows due to degenerative changes to the point …
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October 6th, 2021 •
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Trinidad & Tobago’s IWRN is appealing to parents, guardians and caregivers to have their children between ages 12 to 18 VACCINATED. While online learning is the only feasible option to keep …
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September 30th, 2021 •
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On Thursday, September 23, at 10a.m, the U.S. Embassy to Barbados, the Eastern Caribbean and the OECS will host a Facebook Live discussion with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC…
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September 23rd, 2021 •
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