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Sagicor donates Chromebooks to Workman’s Primary
For the better part of the last two years, schools across the island have had to rely on online/remote teaching due to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting protocols. For...
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Flow reclassifies more than 100 workers in Barbados
Six years after telecommunications company Flow embarked on a reclassification exercise, more than 100 workers in Barbados have been given permanent positions. Country Manager at Flow Barbados, Desron...
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PAHO: Access to COVID vaccines key as new variants emerge
As health authorities in Barbados remain on alert with the COVID-19 Omicron variant now detected in the region, Director of the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Dr Carissa Etienne says...
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COVID-19 deaths rise to 251
Barbados’ COVID-19 deaths have risen to 251, with two people succumbing to the virus on Friday, December 10. A 51-year-old woman and a 66-year-old man died at the Harrison Point’s Isolation Facility....
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BICO gives sweet treats and a cruise to boot
Christmas has come early for six lucky winners of the BICO On the Go App promotion. Marsha Holder will be cruising through the Caribbean with a loved one come 2022, while Shanice Headly, Nikita Jones,...
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CXC team praised for work done in ‘challenging times’
By Shamar Blunt Leadership, courage, and dedication even in the midst of trying times – these were the words used by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Chairman of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC),...
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Barbados records 72 new cases of COVID-19
There were 72 people – 32 males and 40 females – who tested positive for COVID-19 on Friday, December 10, when the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory conducted 1,204 tests. Of the new cases, nine...
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Cruise Terminal Transitioning to BPI
Following discussions between Barbados Port Inc. (BPI) and Bridgetown Cruise Terminals Inc. (BCTI), a decision has been made by the Board of Directors of BCTI not to seek a further extension to the...
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Breathing new life into the Blue Economy
A recently launched 10-week course by Pinelands Creative Workshop is expected to breathe new life into the Blue Economy. The course — Social Entrepreneurship for Caribbean Transformation — is a...
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Man shot dead at Lears, St Michael
Police are investigating the shooting death of a man in St Michael Saturday evening. According to the police, shortly before 7 they responded to the scene of a reported shooting incident, which came to...
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UPDATE: Latest homicide victim identified
The country’s latest homicide victim has been identified as Reco Lamar Alkins, 21, of Hannah’s Valley, Christ Church. Alkins was killed in a shooting incident in St Michael Saturday evening. According...
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One COVID-19 death on December 11
A 73-year-old woman is the latest COVID-19 casualty. She died at the Harrison’s Point Isolation Facility on Saturday, December 11. She was fully vaccinated. Barbados now has 252 COVID-19 related...
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Barbados records 74 new cases of COVID-19
The Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory identified 74 new cases (34 males and 40 females) of COVID-19 on Saturday, December 11, from the 1,117 tests conducted. Of the new cases, nine persons were...
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Vaccination Schedule for December 13 to 15
The public may access COVID-19 vaccines at a number of sites which will operate from Monday, December 13, to Wednesday, December 15. The locations and times are listed below. Monday, December 13...
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Urgent appeal for blood donations- QEH
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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UK records first death from Omicron
SOURCE: Reuters: At least one person has died in the United Kingdom after contracting the Omicron coronavirus variant, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday, the first publicly confirmed death...
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Trinidad and Tobago confirms first omicron case
SOURCE: Trinidad Newsday: Trinidad and Tobago has recorded its first case of the omicron variant. Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh confirmed the development during the ministry’s virtual COVID-19...
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Missing: Richard Dwight Walters
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to locate a missing man. He is Richard Dwight Walters, 51, of Lot #1 Hoytes, Village Saint James. He suffers from a Mental Disorder. He frequents the Military...
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Barbados records another COVID-19 death
A woman, aged 67, was the lone COVID-19 death reported for Sunday, December 12. She died at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital’s Accident and Emergency Department and was unvaccinated. Her death brings the...
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COVID-19 Update: 50 new cases
Fifty people – 20 males and 30 females – were identified as COVID-19 positive from the 864 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on Sunday, December 12. The new cases...
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