by Shamkoe Pilé | Oct 30, 2018 | Top Stories
The protection of children and their human rights is a priority for the Barbados Government. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Dr. Jerome Walcott, made this assertion recently during a courtesy call by UNICEF’s Representative to Barbados and the...
by Joy Springer | Sep 10, 2018 | Ministry News
As Barbados celebrates Caribbean Wellness Week, September 9 to 15, the Winston Scott Polyclinic will launch its childhood obesity clinic catering to children aged two to 18, with the first patients being seen on Wednesday. Other activities planned at the polyclinic...
by Sheena Forde-Craigg | Aug 16, 2018 | Top Stories
“There is nothing to stop employers from forging ahead with plans to create a mother and baby friendly environment”. This is the view of Minister of Labour and Social Partnership Relations, Colin Jordan who spoke in support of breastfeeding in the workplace at the...
by Joy Springer | Jun 14, 2018 | banner, Top Stories
Government is examining the feasibility of restricting foods high in salt, fat and sugar from the school environment and from being marketed to children. This is one of the initiatives the Ministry of Health is exploring as it seeks to address the issue of childhood...
by BGIS | Jun 30, 2017 | Ministry News
The National Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD) Commission has applauded a youth initiative aimed at drawing attention to childhood obesity and other issues related to unhealthy lifestyle practices. It is Schools Against Non-Communicable Diseases, which announced...