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Five people in isolation, no new virus cases

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…

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US Supreme Court blocks Trump’s bid to end ‘Dreamers’ programme

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…

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Students to access free CSEC exam app

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…

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QEH visiting hours suspended, exceptions with strict guidelines

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…

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Sir Anthony Bryan laid to rest

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,…

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COVID-19 Framework for Day Nurseries and Preschools

COVID-19 Framework for Day Nurseries and Preschools

Government today issued a COVID-19 Framework for the Recommencement of Day Nurseries and Preschools.
Day nurseries and preschools were closed as part of measures to limit spread of the novel coronavirus…

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Visiting hours still suspended at QEH

Visiting hours still suspended at QEH

As COVID-19 restrictions continue to be relaxed across Barbados, visting hours remain suspended at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH).
In a media release, management at the QEH says this is “due to…

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Former officer charged in Brooks’ death

Former officer charged in Brooks’ death

ATLANTA – The death of the 27-year-old Brooks – another in a long line of African-Americans killed by police – further heightened racial concerns in the United States at a time of national soul-searching…

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Two leave isolation, no new COVID cases

Two leave isolation, no new COVID cases

Two of the seven people currently in isolation at Harrison Point, St Lucy, will leave that facility today after recovering from COVID-19.
No one tested positive for the viral illness yesterday out…

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Haiti records more COVID deaths

Haiti records more COVID deaths

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti – The death toll from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic reached 80 on Wednesday as Haiti recorded four more deaths over the past 24 hours.
The Ministry of Public Health in its…

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