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The island’s healthcare system was disrupted Monday as more than 100 nurses took industrial action in a stand against Government’s controversial COVID-19 Safe Zones Policy. However, Minister of Health and Wellness Lt Col Jeffrey Bostic said a memo informing nurses the policy was taking effect had been sent prematurely.The Ministry of Health announced earlier in the day that the St Philip Polyclinic in Six Roads, St Philip could only cater to persons with emergencies and those requiring dressings. Additionally, the Glebe Polyclinic in St George only accommodated emergencies, while the admin...

Well-known deejay and radio personality Warren ‘DJ Jon Doe’ Forte was celebrated today during his funeral ceremony at New Dimensions Ministries in Barbarees Hill, St Michael. In his honour, many of the attendees wore red, as they recalled the on and off-air unforgettable moments they shared with the 47-year-old who was revereed as the best DJ, not just on Hott 95.3FM, but across the country. Entertainers such as Rupee and …

These words of an unknown author seem most appropriate today as we try to come to grips with the passing of veteran broadcaster Dennis Johnson.

Barbados will miss Dennis Johnson, says acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw. In a statement on the passing of the veteran broadcaster, Bradshaw said he could “slide from the passion-boiling seat of the commentator to the DJ’s station where, in a moment, he could soothe those same emotions with a tender voice and just the right music. He was the consummate radio host”. Johnson, a familiar voice on the Starcom Network, …

The following tribute was paid by Prime Minister Mia Mottley on the passing of broadcaster Dennis Johnson.  The Barbadian institution we know today as Starcom Network, once Barbados Rediffusion, is as much a part of our landscape as Holetown, Chalky Mount or Six Roads. And it has been home to some of the most respected personalities in Caribbean radio. In the larger scheme of broadcasting in Barbados though, Dennis Johnson’s …