Only one vaccination site open today and one next week
The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Immunisation Unit has advised that only one vaccination centre, Building No. 2, Harbour Industrial Park, St. Michael, will be operating today, Friday, July 23, and...
View ArticleRevised tourism branding soon
Officials are closer to coming up with a new rebranding campaign and slogan for the island’s tourism product, aimed at enticing locals and visitors to enjoy more of what is on offer. This indication...
View ArticleDLP pays tribute to supercentenarian Melville Williams on his passing
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) offers its sincere condolences to the family of the late supercentenarian Melville Williams who passed away yesterday at the age of 111. The resident of Lonesome...
View ArticleBajans paying more for electricity
After about a year of enjoying moderately stable electricity rates, Barbadians are now paying slightly more for power. There has been an approximate 10 cents per kilowatt-hour (kWh) increase in the...
View ArticleSSA says waste collection hampered by mechanic’s cars
Crews from the Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) have been refusing to collect garbage at 1st Avenue, Alleyne’s Land, Bush Hall, St Michael and are blaming a mechanic whose operations, they claim, are...
View ArticleBarbados moves to make more from aviation sector
Minister of Tourism and International Transport Senator Lisa Cummins says Barbados is making a major push to increase its earning potential from the aviation industry. Giving an update on the planned...
View ArticleUWI principal wants businesses to offer more internships
The private sector in Barbados and the rest of the region are being challenged to provide more work experience opportunities for University of the West Indies (UWI) students. The call came on Thursday...
View ArticleTwo receive help on chisen career paths
A Barbadian-certified landscape ecologist with a passion for promoting a sustainable environment for all living species is the recipient of the first-ever Caribbean Tourism Organisation Scholarship...
View ArticleMusical Mishael’s vibes on the high seas
Mishael Haynes has been a production cast vocalist with Celebrity Cruises for the past two years. The former Christ Church Foundation and St Michael School student is pursuing his passion for music by...
View ArticleRoxane is simply creative!
Roxane Williams is the owner of Simply Creative a company that specialises in gourmet, fruit, self-care, children and local gift baskets, gift bags, flower bouquets, gift-wrapping services, and...
View ArticleSagicor supporting vaccination programme
Sagicor continues to showcase its support of the Government and people of Barbados and their fight against the COVID-19 pandemic, by providing valuable resources to the National Vaccination Programme....
View ArticleAlleyne Rotarian’s new district governor
Past President of the Rotary Club of Barbados South Sonya Alleyne has been installed as the first Barbadian female to be elected district governor for the 7030 District of Caribbean islands. Alleyne,...
View ArticleMottley to host COVID-19 and Post-Hurricane recovery press conference
Prime Minister Mottley and Health Minister Bostic will convene a Press Conference at 3:15 pm today. They will focusing on COVID-19 & Post-Hurricane Recovery. The post Mottley to host COVID-19...
View ArticleWATCH LIVE: COVID-19 & Post-Hurricane Updates & Press Conference
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View ArticleCOVID-19 UPDATE: 11 new cases, 181 insolation
The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory has recorded 11 new COVID-19 cases; five females, six males. The number of tests carried out on Thursday, July 22, is 1,675. There are 181 persons in...
View ArticleVaccination sites closed on Saturday
All vaccination sites will be closed tomorrow, Saturday, July 24. The Immunisation Unit once again advises persons that the next available date for vaccinations is Sunday, July 25, at Building No. 2,...
View Article100 claims – Power company examines customers’ damage reports
The Barbados Light & Power Company (BL&P) Ltd. is in possession of more than 100 claims made following the passage of Hurricane Elsa on July 2. Following the category one hurricane, which...
View ArticleControversial property gets ready for Oct re-opening
The all-inclusive, adults-only resort which last September placed all of its employees on the breadline and for months was embroiled in a protracted industrial relations dispute, is once again looking...
View ArticleAtherley calls for details on rent paid by Government
Opposition Leader Bishop Joseph Atherley has called on the administration to disclose exactly where the $65 million spent annually to rent office spaces for government departments is going. He made the...
View ArticleGov’t making more housing units safer
Government’s $19 million electrical upgrade programme for National Housing Corporation (NHC) units is in full swing with scores of units already being completed at a cost of $6.5 million. Speaking at...
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