by Melissa Rollock | Oct 13, 2023 | banner, Top Stories
(Stock Photo) The Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners (BAMP), through its Paediatric Task Force, has issued recommendations for schools in an effort to reduce the risk of the current heat wave on the island’s children. The Task Force, which has shared a...
by Melissa Rollock | Jul 17, 2023 | Top Stories
https://youtu.be/cO9rAQzbiYA (BGIS) Barbadians are being urged to take precautions with the current high temperatures, to avoid dehydration and heatstroke. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. The Most Honourable Kenneth George, said that extreme heat, due to climate change,...
by Melissa Rollock | Sep 15, 2022 | banner, Top Stories
https://youtu.be/cO9rAQzbiYA (BGIS) With the current high temperatures expected to last into October this year, the island’s top doctor has given some advice on how persons can beat the heat and protect themselves and their families from heat exhaustion and heat...
by Joy-Ann Gill | Sep 21, 2021 | Top Stories
(FP) With Barbados expected to experience “very high temperatures” over the next few weeks, Senior Veterinary Officer and Head of the Veterinary Services, Dr. Mark Trotman, is urging farmers to take good care of their livestock. Speaking to the Barbados Government...
by Joy Springer | Sep 16, 2019 | banner, Top Stories
(Stock Photo) The Ministry of Health and Wellness has cautioned Barbadians to take preventative measures to avoid heat-related illness, in light of the heatwave experienced last week and expected to continue this week. A heatwave is generally defined as a period of...