Barbados has recorded its first death related to COVID-19, the Minister of Health announced moments ago. Minister of Health and Wellness Lt Col Jeffrey Bostic says the deceased is an …
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The Barbados-based Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) is putting $280 million (US$140 million) at the disposal of regional governments to fight the economic and social fallout from COVID-19 and other disasters. …
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The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season could see a greater than average number of major hurricanes because of warmer seas and favorable weather patterns, forecasters from Colorado State University’s Tropical Meteorology …
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The Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs encourages anyone who may be a victim of domestic violence during the national shutdown, or knows of anyone who may be abused …
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Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Cynthia Forde, announced today that the Ministry was in the process of distributing 3,000 care packages to vulnerable persons throughout Barbados. The mission, …
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The Ministry of Health and Wellness has sent out a call for volunteers from among the healthcare community to assist in COVID-19 related activities. Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Anton …
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Republic Financial Holdings Limited (RFHL) has announced that the Republic Group will be making a contribution of the equivalent of US$2 million, collectively, across all of the territories in which …
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Police have identified the victim of this morning’s shooting incident in Orange Hill, St James as 33-year-old Akeel Turton. Around 7:30 police went to a residence at Endeavour #2, after …
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There is enough food to go around and no need for panic shopping, Prime Minister Mia Mottley has again declared, seeking to assure Barbadians after a chaotic day of …