by Sheena Forde-Craigg | May 22, 2022 | Corona Virus, Top Stories
(Stock Photo) Effective Wednesday, May 25, visitors to the island who are fully vaccinated will not be required to have a COVID-19 test for entry to Barbados; and the wearing of masks outdoors will be optional. Announcing changes, yesterday, to the entry protocols and...
by Government of Barbados | Apr 16, 2022 | Corona Virus, Top Stories
Persons may now receive a fixed penalty notice for not wearing a face mask in public. (Stock Photo) Under the new Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Protocols) (No.6) Directive, 2022, persons may now receive a fixed penalty notice for not wearing a face mask in a public...
by Government of Barbados | Jan 17, 2022 | Corona Virus, Top Stories
(Stock Photo) As activities for the January 19 General Election ramp up, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is urging members of the public to take precautions to protect themselves and others from COVID-19 over the next few days. Persons who are attending political...
by Julie Carrington | Jan 10, 2022 | Ministry News
(Stock Photo) The Barbados National Standards Institution (BNSI) is inviting stakeholders to submit their comments on the draft CARICOM Regional Standard DCRS 75: 202X Non-Medical Face Masks – Specification. Interested persons may contact the BNSI by calling 426-3870,...
by Fabian Belgrave | Sep 9, 2021 | Corona Virus, Top Stories
https://youtu.be/RqpaG3rewSo?t=381 Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and Minister of Health & Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic address the nation – September 9, 2021. (PMO) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has announced new changes to the directives...