THIRD DAY WITH NO NEW COVID-19 CASES
For the third consecutive day, no new cases of COVID-19 were recorded in Barbados. The Ministry of Health and Wellness has indicated that 80 tests were conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory and that there were no new positives. To date, this brings the tally of tests to 2629. Twenty-eight persons will continue […]
Barbados placed on European Union blacklist
Barbados has been placed on yet another blacklist by the European Union (EU). According to a Reuters report, in a document that will be published tomorrow, the EU names Barbados among 12 countries it says pose a financial risk to the union, because of anti-money laundering and terrorism financing shortfalls. The list also includes Panama, […]
‘Fuel demand low’
The demand for petrol, fuel oil and natural gas has plummeted during the six-week national shutdown, according to James Browne, Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados National Oil Company Group, which includes the Barbados National Terminal Company Ltd. Mr. Browne who is also responsible for the National Petroleum Corporation says it’s the result of motorists […]