Health
October 13, 2024
UNICEF's Pieter Bult Calls for Support to Ensure Girls' Safety and Equality in the Eastern Caribbean
UNICEF calls for increased support to ensure girls' safety and equal opportunities. Event at UN House in Marine Gardens discusses challenges and achievements of girls in the Eastern Caribbean region.
October 12, 2024
Graydon Sealy Student Council Urges Implementation of School Clinical Services Program in Barbados
Graydon Sealy Secondary School's Student Council advocates for a school clinical services program to provide medical care and nutrition counseling for students regardless of financial constraints, aiming to promote health awareness and self-care.
October 11, 2024
Hurricane Milton Update: Florida Death Toll Rises to 17
Hurricane Milton's impact in Florida: Death toll rises to 17, with fatalities reported in Tampa and Pinellas County. Extensive flooding and power outages persist in the aftermath.
October 11, 2024
Florida Begins Post-Hurricane Recovery: Millions Without Power, Cleanup Efforts Underway
Florida faces challenging recovery after consecutive hurricanes, Milton and Helene. Millions without power, widespread flooding, and debris removal efforts underway. National Guard activated for search and rescue operations.
October 11, 2024
Barbados to Support International Day of the Girl Alongside UNICEF, UN Women, and USAID
Barbados collaborates with UNICEF, UN Women, and USAID to observe International Day of the Girl on October 11, focusing on empowering girls and addressing issues like sexual harassment and abuse.
October 11, 2024
Barbados Ministry of Agriculture and Partners Donate 600 Pounds of Bee Pollen Substitute After Hurricane Beryl
Ministry of Agriculture to distribute 600 pounds of pollen substitute to local beekeepers affected by Hurricane Beryl. Donation aims to support bee populations crucial for agriculture and food production. Contact Ministry for collection.
October 10, 2024
Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness Marks World Homeless Day with Success Stories and Achievements
The Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness (BAEH) celebrates World Homeless Day with achievements in job placements, rehabilitation, and successful reintegration of over 1,200 individuals facing homelessness.
October 10, 2024
Assessing Hurricane Milton's Impact: Florida Authorities Respond to Devastation Following Landfall
Hurricane Milton causes significant damage in Florida, with tornadoes claiming lives and leaving millions without power. Destruction includes collapsed buildings and a major water main break impacting services.
October 10, 2024
Attorney General Expresses Confidence in Police Efforts Amid Surge in Violent Crime
Attorney General Dale Marshall expresses confidence in police and armed forces' response to recent violent crime surge, urging public support for ongoing efforts amid heightened concerns and calls for action.
October 10, 2024
Cultural Shift Needed to Address Grooming Despite Recent Amendments to Barbados' Sexual Offences Act
The Sexual Offences Act amendments in Barbados criminalize grooming and enhance protections for minors, but advocate Dr Marsha Hinds Myrie stresses the need for a cultural shift alongside legal changes.
October 10, 2024
Key Role of Bad Bosses and Toxic Workplaces in Employee Turnover Revealed by Barbados' HRMAB President
High employee turnover in businesses on the island is attributed to bad bosses and toxic workplaces, warns HRMAB. Poor leadership and toxic environments are key factors affecting sustainability and growth.
October 10, 2024
Barbados Drug Service's Pharmacy at Eunice Gibson Polyclinic Closed on October 11 for System Upgrade: Updates on Patient Records and Pharmaceutical Care
The Eunice Gibson Polyclinic pharmacy in Warrens, St Michael, will be closed on October 11 for the implementation of a new Pharmacy Management System by the Barbados Drug Service.