Barbados News

(Barbados Nation) The controversial statue of Lord Nelson may be moved to a maritime museum, but not before a public consultation on the matter.

(Barbados Nation) More churches reopened their doors to the public on June 14 under COVID-19 protocols, with some leaders calling for half-hour more than the 60-minute limit for services. 

(Barbados Nation) Barbadians were “good” over the last two weeks – for the most part – and the Government of Barbados is rewarding this with the easing of even more of the restrictions which were put in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

(Barbados Nation) After 17 days with no new COVID-19 cases, four people who returned to Barbados on Tuesday’s repatriation flight from the United States tested positive for the viral illness.

(Barbados Nation) Scores of protesters gathered outside the United States Embassy, Wildey, St Michael around 11 a.m.

(Barbados Nation) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley announced yesterday that the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved about BDS$280 million in support, and the money should be in Barbados’ account by today.

(Barbados Nation) For the first time since the outbreak of COVID-19 in Barbados, there were no new cases confirmed within a one-week period.

(Barbados Nation) Minister of Tourism Kerrie Symmonds said yesterday that the Grantley Adams International Airport remains closed to commercial traffic until June 30, however, there is no guarantee airlines will resume flying to Barbados at that time.

(Barbados Nation) Barbados is still under a 24-hour national curfew. That was made clear by Attorney General Dale Marshall, who said the intention is to keep as many Barbadians at home while the COVID-19 pandemic remains a threat, even as Government has partially reopened some businesses and individuals are allowed in public at various times during the day.

(Barbados Nation) There needs to be mature and relevant conversations relating to the debt obligations of middle income, small island developing states across the globe, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.

(Barbados Nation) A statement issued through the Barbados Government Information Service yesterday announced that the curfew imposed to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been extended until May 31, 2020.

(Barbados Nation) Family members have identified the three people who were shot and killed at River Land, St Philip early yesterday morning.

(Barbados Nation) SOL Caribbean axed 47 employees here at the end of March, but maintains it is committed to Barbados and cites the BDS$9.2 million it plans to invest this year and the BDS$37.4 million over the past three years as proof.

(Barbados Nation) With the Government of Barbados set to lose more than $450 million in revenue over the next year, Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced a $2 billion plan designed to stimulate business and provide relief for the most vulnerable over the next two years.

(Barbados nation) Barbados is not accepting any commercial flights or passengers, says Terry Layne, acting chief executive officer of Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) Inc.

(Barbados Nation) Five employees of the National Assistance Board (NAB) have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus over the past week and the Government of Barbados has placed the full staff complement in quarantine.

(Barbados Nation) The curfew period has not changed, even though there has been an extension of the public health emergency to June 30.

(Barbados Nation) Parliament is extending the state of Public Health Emergency until June 30, 2020. 

(Barbados Nation) The criteria have been revised for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) testing referral as the Ministry of Health and Wellness seeks to expand testing.

(Barbados Nation) Barbados will ramp up testing for the coronavirus (COVID-19) in the coming days after receiving an additional 27 000 test kits and 2 800 much-needed swabs required to complete sample kits for the flu-like disease.