(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) 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 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.
(Barbados Nation) Barbados has recorded the third death from COVID-19.
Head of Infectious Diseases at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Dr Corey Forde, said the 95-year-old male died at 3 a.m.
(Barbados Nation) In the wake of layoffs at LIAT and suspension of several services due to COVID-19, Minister of Tourism Kerrie Symmonds says the airline is still critical at this time.
(Barbados Nation) A 24-hour curfew will come into effect for Barbados today as Government continues to fight against the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
(Barbados Nation) A mandatory quarantine period for all visitors, restrictions on when to leave home, a ban on the sale of liquor and a change in the operating hours of all essential businesses are among the measures acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw announced in an address to the nation last night.