Health
August 25, 2024
Advocates Call for Legislation to Regulate Sale of Food Near Schools
Legislation is being advocated to regulate vendors outside school gates, aiming to enforce the National School Nutrition Policy and promote healthier options for students. Calls for the National Vending Bill to be enacted are ongoing.
August 25, 2024
Man Rescued from 40-Foot Well in Long Bay, St Philip with Help of Fire Officers and Residents | Incident Highlights Local Community Collaboration
Man rescued from 40-foot well in Long Bay, St Philip after two hours. Residents assist fire officers in hoisting 53-year-old Eric Dookhic from the pit. Emergency personnel called promptly.
August 24, 2024
Barbados Water Authority Addresses Leak Impacting St. James, St. Peter, and St. Lucy Residents
Barbados Water Authority addresses leak on main in Rock Hall North Distribution System, impacting parts of St James, St Peter, and St Lucy. Updates and assistance provided to affected residents.
August 24, 2024
Man Caught Dumping Garbage Indiscriminately Near The City Raises Concerns - Local Authorities on Alert
Man caught dumping garbage near The City sparks concern from local authorities over public health and flood risks. Sanitation Service Authority warns of ongoing illegal dumping in the area.
August 23, 2024
Vybz Kartel Receives Medical Treatment in St Vincent and the Grenadines: Prime Minister Gonsalves Calls Accommodation 'Act of Mercy'
Prime Minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines, Dr Ralph Gonsalves, extends mercy to Jamaican artiste Vybz Kartel, citing health reasons. Kartel seeks treatment for Graves’ disease in SVG.
August 22, 2024
Update on Mpox Situation in Barbados: Ministry of Health Reports No Active Cases, Advises on Vaccine Requirement
Ministry of Health and Wellness clarifies misinformation on mpox (monkeypox) case in Barbados. No active cases reported, with two imported cases since 2022. Vaccines not required in low-risk settings.
August 22, 2024
Ministry of Health and Wellness Updates on Mpox Situation in Barbados
Ministry of Health and Wellness clarifies misinformation on mpox, stating no active cases in Barbados. Two imported cases since 2022 with no local spread. Vaccines not currently required in low-risk settings.
August 20, 2024
Preventing Potential School Violence: Expert Urges Education System to Take Action Against Rising Crime Wave
Youth counsellor Shawn Clarke warns of potential school violence due to community conflicts. Calls for proactive measures and life skills education to prevent spillover of violent incidents into schools.
August 20, 2024
World's Oldest Person, Maria Branyas Morera, Dies at 117 in Madrid, Spain
Spain's Maria Branyas Morera, the world's oldest person at 117, passed away peacefully. Guinness World Records confirmed her status in 2023. Her family fondly remembers her wisdom and kindness.
August 20, 2024
Barbadian PE Teacher, Ayanna Morgan, Shines at UNESCO Global Sports Conference in Paris
Barbadian physical education teacher Ayanna Morgan attends UNESCO's Global Sports Conference in Paris, emphasizing the broader benefits of sports beyond the world stage. Insights on education, employment, and health highlighted.
August 20, 2024
Diving Into the Impacts of Quality Sleep on Health and Well-being
Explore the importance of sleep for overall health and well-being. Learn about the impact of quality sleep on brain function, physical health, and daily performance. Discover tips for improving sleep quality.
August 20, 2024
Grantley Adams International Airport Security Workers Walk Off Job Over Heat Concerns
Private security guards at Grantley Adams International Airport walked off due to extreme heat, prompting concerns about working conditions. Airport management responded with temporary measures, but long-term solutions are needed.