by Joy Springer | Sep 27, 2019 | Ministry News
(Stock Photo) The public is invited to a panel discussion on the topic: Demystifying the Management of Childhood Obesity on Tuesday, October 1, at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre, Two Mile Hill, St. Michael. The discussion, hosted by the Barbados Drug Service,...
by Sharon Austin | Sep 26, 2019 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) The Barbados Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition will begin work in earnest with six schools across the country next week to create a healthier school environment. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados,...
by Sharon Austin | Sep 25, 2019 | Top Stories
Minister of Information, Broadcasting and Public Affairs, Senator Lucille Moe, speaking at the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Barbados: Childhood Obesity Prevention Media Managers Orientation at the Hilton Barbados Resort today. (C.Pitt/BGIS) Government remains...
by BGIS | Jul 24, 2019 | Top Stories
Ministers and High Authorities of Education, as well as officials of the OAS Secretariat, pictured at the 10th Inter-American Meeting of Ministers of Education, July 9, 2019. (GP) Barbados has successfully included mandates aimed at preventing childhood obesity into...
by Melissa Rollock | May 27, 2019 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) Government is spending approximately $64 million a year on cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Acting Minister of Education, Technological and Vocational Training, Senator Lucille Moe, made the disclosure last Friday at the launch of the Heart &...