No Retreat, No Surrender – The Covid-19 Experience Of A Small Island Developing State

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by Jeffrey D Bostic

I invite you to journey with me, from the dark days of the COVID-19 pandemic to the light at the end of the tunnel, which I saw before demitting office as Minister of Health and Wellness of Barbados. This book documents the heroic efforts of the people of Barbados, who stood shoulder to shoulder to fight a destructive enemy whilst, at the same time, having to confront the aftermath of a freak storm, Hurricane Elsa and the eruption of the Soufriere volcano in St. Vincent and the Grenadines. It showcases the “Barbados Way” in the multi-sectoral responses to the multi-faceted nature of the pandemic. NO RETREAT, NO SURRENDER – The COVID-19 Experience of a Small Island Developing State, is OUR story!

 

Table of Contents

Abbreviations i

Foreword iii

Preface v

No Retreat, No Surrender: The Covid-19 Experience Of A Small Island Developing State viii

Managing The Pandemic 1

Selection And Maintenance Of The Aim 12

The Maintenance Of Morale 21

Offensive Action 34

Security And Surprise 59

Concentration Of Force Vs Economy Of Effort 77

Cooperation And Sustainability 87

Epic Battles – Significant Challenges 104

Fighting On Other Fronts 126

Mental Health And Post Traumatic Stress Disorder 137

Information Technology As A Weapon Of War 146

The Good, The Bad And The Ugly 156

The Covid-19 Vaccines Programme 170

Lessons Learnt From The Pandemic 180

Conclusion 191

 

 

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