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‘No new cases’ of scarlet fever

Chief Medical Officer Dr The Most Honourable Kenneth George says there have been no new cases of scarlet fever, chicken pox or monkeypox in Barbados. Last month, a number of...

AOPT questions electric bus delay

The Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT) is questioning Government over its seeming inability to allow the association’s...

Commissioner Boyce presents letters of appointment to new senior police officers

Commissioner of Police Sonia Boyce has presented letters of appointment to the newly appointed Deputy Commissioners and Assistant...

Flash flood watch in effect for Barbados

A flash flood watch is now in effect for Barbados as the island braces for heavy rainfall associated...

Man fatally shot in Belfield, St Michael

The family of 40-year-old Deon Pilgrim is grieving after he was fatally shot on his doorstep early this...

Thumbs up for reopening

Some Barbadian consumers and companies are pleased with the way Phase 2 of the reopening of businesses is developing.Despite the long lines and social...

Not business as usual at Sheraton

It was back to business at Sheraton Mall in Christ Church on Monday, but it was not business as usual.While the usually bustling mall...

Number in isolation falls below 30

There were no new positive cases among the 38 tests for COVID-19 conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory yesterday.Two persons will be...

Hinkson: Get ready for hurricane season

In preparation for the upcoming hurricane season, Government plans to increase the number of hurricane shelters in order to maintain social distancing protocols as...

Switch to virtual classrooms as term begins

The start of the Trinity term today for thousands of public nursery, primary, and secondary school students and their teachers, signals a shift in...

New protocols for Registration Department

The Registration Department will reopen on May 5, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.A press release said in light of the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19)...