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Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Davidson Ishmael. (FP) Eight out of 10 deaths in Barbados are caused by non-communicable diseases ...

The management of HIV and AIDS must once again be a front burner issue in Barbados, says Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey. As such, plans are afoot to expand the National HIV/AIDS Commission. Speaking at the seventh annual HIV Research Symposium, which was held yesterday at the Radisson Aquatica as one of the initiatives to commemorate World AIDS Day, Humphrey said he was concerned that stigma …

Workers’ daily stress reached a record high in 2020, and service employees were deemed to be among those most adversely affected due to the pressures of the COVID-19 pandemic. This was revealed yesterday by Dwayne Devonish, professor of management and organisational behaviour at the Cave Hill Campus of the University of the West Indies, during the Barbados Association of Admin Professionals Breakfast Seminar at Radisson Aquatica Resort. Devonish, addressing the …

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From left to right - CARPHA's Director, Corporate Services, Dr. Mark Sami; Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Wayne Marshall; ...

By Anesta Henry Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Kirk Humphrey has suggested that a comprehensive approach is urgently needed to tackle the increase in homelessness in Barbados. He has expressed fears that some are being put out on the streets by family members who then expect Government to care for them. Speaking at a meeting of the National Task Force on

Caricom member states have been challenged to hold frank discussions on managed migration to support each other’s developmental priorities. Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams threw out the challenge when he addressed a two-day workshop on “Migration and Migration Policy in the Caribbean” on Thursday at the Radisson Aquatica Resort. The minister said while Barbados was identified as the most densely populated country in the region, Suriname, Guyana, …

Eileen Isolene Clarke clapped her hands in keeping with the tempo of the birthday song being sung by relatives and friends, when she celebrated the glorious age of 100 yesterday. The Ginger Works, Branchbury, St Joseph resident was the toast of a morning birthday brunch hosted at Radisson Aquatica Resort at Aquatic Gap, St Michael, the highlight of which was a Zoom birthday visit with President The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason …

Agrofest is important to the agricultural sector and remains one of the key events in showcasing what local and regional producers have to offer. However, chief executive officer (CEO) of the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS) James Paul said it will be scaled down. Speaking yesterday at the launch of the event being held at month end in Queen’s Park, he said everything was in place for Barbados’ largest agricultural exhibition …

While some hotel restaurants are reporting decreased capacity due to the COVID-19 restrictions, Barbadians patronised them for Christmas lunch. At Radisson Aquatica, Aquatic Gap, St Michael, staff were kept busy dealing with a steady line of guests. Director of sales Cheryl Blackman said, “For us, it’s good to have Barbadians with us again for Christmas Day lunch in a safe environment, of course. We are observing the protocols as the …