Antigua takes issue with “medium-risk” classification
A diplomatic row of sorts could be brewing between Barbados and Antigua and Barbuda over Barbados’ classification of that country as medium-risk for covid-19. Antigua and Barbuda’s Prime Minister Gaston Browne says some potential visitors to the country who became aware of the Barbados classification cancelled their trips. He says he’s written Barbados’ Prime Minister […]
Tougher measures on PSV Owners breaking COVID-19 protocols
Barbados authorities have formally written minibus and ZR owners and operators, warning them that their permits could be suspended for a week if they are caught flouting the covid 19 protocols, and drivers and conductors could be fined or even jailed for disobeying or disrespecting officials of the COVID-19 Monitoring Unit. This after the head […]
Bostic: No community spread
Health Minister Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bostic says there’s no covid-19 community spread in Barbados and dismisses as fake news a voice note being circulated that alleges there’s such a case. The Health Minister also confirms that there are six covid-19 cases aboard a cruise ship, a trip originated in Barbados and one of those cases […]