by Sheena Forde-Craigg | Aug 22, 2023 | Ministry News
NCSA Deputy Manager Troy Wickham and Director of the Forensic Sciences Centre, Cheryl Corbin, explaining the process for investigating a NPS. (C.Pitt/BGIS) The laboratory at the Forensic Sciences Centre is assisting the National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA) in...
by Government of Barbados | Aug 4, 2023 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) The National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA) has been made aware of several videos circulating of a substance being used by some members of the public. While this is of grave concern to us, we are unable to say what substance it is, but we have started...
by Government of Barbados | Jul 7, 2023 | banner, Top Stories
(Stock Photo) Suicide, the act of purposely causing one’s death, can occur when persons are unable to cope with difficult life events such as financial problems, relationship break-ups, chronic illnesses, etc. or they may be experiencing mental health disorders such...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Jun 28, 2023 | Top Stories
Family members of the late Margaret Durant and Ishmael Morris standing proudly next to plaques in their honour. From left, is the daughter of the late Margaret Durant, Lecia Hinds and her grandson, Shaquon Hinds, along with Ishmael Morris’ daughter Sandra Sealy...
by Government of Barbados | Jun 26, 2023 | Top Stories
(Stock Image) The International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, also known as World Drug Day, is recognised across the globe on June 26. This year, the Day is being celebrated under the theme: People first: Stop stigma and discrimination, strengthen...