By January 2022, Barbadians were suffering from COVID-19 fatigue and were ready to resume regular routines as much as possible. The pandemic, which held the world in its grip since early 2020 was still prevalent, but slowly, the Government was relaxing the protocols which kept the country safe during the height of the crisis. Government never eased up on it messages which encouraged people to not only get tested but …
In a few days health officials will be hoping to educate and convince children to get vaccinated for COVID-19. However, one of the coordinators National COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Dr Elizabeth Ferdinand said a major emphasis would also be placed on convincing parents, especially those in the 18 to 50 age range, who have been resistant. “We’ve only vaccinated about 50 per cent of that age group [18-50] so we need …
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Hotels offer financial enticement for employees to get vaccinated
Article by June 9, 2021
With health authorities appealing to employees in the hotel and hospitality sectors to urgently get the COVID-19 vaccine, at least two local properties have decided to offer cash to get the attention of their staff.
But the decision by management of Coral Reef Club and sister hotel The Sandpiper to give their 350 members of staff a financial nudge to take the vaccine, has resulted in mixed reactions from some sections of the public, the trade union movement and senior health officials.
In a memorandum dated June 6, 2021, directors of Coral Reef Club informed its employees that the company was offering two workers a chance to win a grand prize of $500 in a raffle draw that takes place on July 5.
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CEO of Republic Bank Barbados, Anthony Clerk (right) presenting a cheque representing the bank’s contribution to the National Vaccine Fund, to Minister in the Ministry of Finance Ryan Straughn (left) while co-coordinators of the National COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Major David Clarke (second left) and Dr Elizabeth Ferdinand look on. (Picture by Gercine Carter) Social Share
Barbados’ National Vaccine Fund has reached over $10 million.
The fund set up by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley in March to purchase an adequate supply of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines for Barbados’ population moved from $9 981 796 to $10 664 596 with another boost from corporate Barbados today.