Police Officers test positive for COVID-19
There are reports that two members of the Royal Barbados Police Force have tested positive for covid-19. A well-placed source has confirmed to Starcom Network News that this followed testing within the ranks of the Force over the last few days. They are attached to the Hastings/Worthing station. This station had been closed previously in […]
Saffrey concerned about homeless during COVID-19 pandemic
There’s growing fear that those in the homeless community are more vulnerable to contracting COVID-19 , given the recent announcement about community spread. And President of the Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness Kemar Saffrey believes it would be difficult for Government to get a grip of the virus once it reaches the homeless population. He […]
QEH hiring retired Registered Nurses, Nursing Assistants
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital has issued a call for retired Registered Nurses and Nursing Assistants, to help in maintaining operations at the Martindale’s Road health facility. Executive Chairman, Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland, explained to Starcom Network News, that she was seeking to expand the pool of backup staff.
Proposal for nurses’ hazard pay submitted to the Ministry of Health
The proposal for hazard pay allowances for nurses and other medical staff has been submitted to the Ministry of Health. Confirmation from the Acting General Secretary of the National Union of Public Workers, Wayne Walrond, who tells Starcom Network News that the paper work for the additional money, was delivered on Friday. Last week, Prime […]