Barcelona held to a draw at Sevilla
SEVILLE, Spain – Title-chasing Barcelona were held to a 0-0 draw at Sevilla in an empty stadium on Friday as they dropped points in La Liga for the first time since the season re-started after the hiatus…
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WHO: Dangerous phase as pandemic accelerates
GENEVA – The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is accelerating, with Thursday’s 150 000 new cases the highest in a single day and nearly half of those in the Americas, the World Health Organisation…
Delay in reopening of Govt day nurseries
Parents and guardians of children who attend Government’s 15 day nurseries are advised that these facilities will not reopen on Monday, June 22. A notice from the Child Care Board today explained that…
Dame Patricia remembered as a ‘model’ citizen
Dame Patricia Symmonds’ life of service to Barbados and her commitment to education were held up as models for emulation at her funeral service this afternoon. This was the essence of the tribute paid…
Roach hits $1.5 m jackpot
Deighton Roach was playing the lottery since its inception in 2005. Fifteen years later he has over one million reasons to smile as he collected a cheque for $1 567 000, becoming the first Mega 6 winner…
Five people in isolation, no new virus cases
The 37 people tested for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) yesterday were all negative, keeping Barbados’ tally of confirmed cases for the viral illness at 97. The Ministry of Health and Wellness said The…
US Supreme Court blocks Trump’s bid to end ‘Dreamers’ programme
WASHINGTON – The United States Supreme Court on Thursday dealt President Donald Trump a major setback on his hardline immigration policies, blocking his bid to end a program that protects from deportation…
Students to access free CSEC exam app
Students preparing for Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) final examinations in July, will benefit from a collaboration between the Ministry of Education…
QEH visiting hours suspended, exceptions with strict guidelines
Visiting hours at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) are still suspended due to the ongoing novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. However, there are exceptions being permitted for the following categories…
Sir Anthony Bryan laid to rest
Publisher of The Barbados Advocate Sir Anthony Bryan was today remembered as a self-made businessman from humble beginnings, who built a successful media empire with Caribbean reach. Close to 100 mourners,…