Barbados makes history as WHO certifies elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission

Barbados: Barbados has been recognised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) as a public health problem. This comes after years of hard work to ensure babies are born …

Tino Best takes job with Barbados cricket team

Tino Best, the former fiery Barbados and West Indies fast bowler, has started a new role as the strength and conditioning coach of the Barbados Pride senior men’s cricket team. The 45-year-old told The Nation in an exclusive interview that he had been with …

Barbados PM welcomes UK slavery talks but maintains call for reparatory justice

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley has welcomed British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s willingness to discuss a formal apology for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade, while stressing that differences over reparations remain. In an article …

Orient Express Corinthian Arrives in Barbados for Caribbean Winter Season

The Orient Express Corinthian arrived in Bridgetown, Barbados, for its winter season in the Caribbean following a transatlantic journey from Lisbon via Ponta Delgada. Called “Ocean Rebirth,” the 14-night journey focused on wellness and regeneration in …

Barbados U-15s rally to capture World Cup consolation prize

165 Barbados capped a memorable run at the U-15 FIFA World Cup and Festival by winning the Tier F consolation final on Friday in Baku, Azerbaijan. Barbados defeated Suriname 4-2 in an entertaining final, with goals from Kato Morris, Raezario Roach, Aamir …

Barbados meets global HIV targets

39 After more than three decades of work to tackle mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Barbados has achieved the elimination of transmission of the viral disease as a public health problem, Senior Medical Officer of Health and HIV/STI Programme …

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Barbados Eliminates Mother-to-Child HIV Transmission; WHO Confirms Health Milestone

Barbados has eliminated mother-to-child transmission of HIV as a public health problem, earning recognition from the World Health Organization after years of work to protect babies from infection. The certification followed an independent assessment …

Oakland Chef Sarah Kirnon Hosts Final Dinner Before Moving Back to Barbados

Sarah Kirnon’s final Oakland dinner is set for Sunday, November 1, at Burdell, the Telegraph Avenue restaurant whose Grandma Series invites chefs to cook from family memories. The meal offers a last local chance to experience Kirnon’s cooking before they …

Barbados celebrates elimination of mother-to-child HIV transmission

Barbados is celebrating a major public health milestone with the elimination of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley says the achievement demonstrates what can be accomplished when Government, healthcare workers and …