Last-minute rush
Shoppers were flowing in and out of Popular Discounts in the City.THE Christmas rush is still in full effect and supermarkets in and around Bridgetown along with stores are seeing a continued increase...
View ArticleVaccines should be available within a few months
IF all goes well, Barbadians could have access to the COVID-19 vaccines as early as the first quarter of 2021.That’s according to Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Kenneth George, who explained that...
View ArticleChristmas blessing for Tyesha Scott
The Christmas blessing was presented to Francina Scott by Heather Bridgeman, Vice President of the Love at Christmas Foundation. The recipient of the donation, Ms. Scott, expressed her deep and sincere...
View ArticleDLP calls for tourism plan to be shared
...in light of recent developments out of the UKACTING General Secretary of the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) and spokesperson on tourism, Damien Griffith, is calling for health and tourism officials...
View ArticleBPW wins Dame Billie Miller Award
Last night, the Business & Professional Women’s Club of Barbados (BPW Barbados) won the prestigious Dame Billie Miller Award for its work in the development of women’s rights and the fight against...
View ArticleBarbadians make last-minute stop at supermarkets
WITH just a few hours until Christmas Day, Barbadians made a final stop for a few last-minute items for the special holiday.Yesterday, The Barbados Advocate visited five supermarkets in Bridgetown and...
View ArticleJeff Broomes’ journey revealed
Biography launchedJeff Broomes signs a copy of his biography ‘The Jeff Broomes Journey: From the Pond through the Presidency to the Principalship’ for his close friend, Dr. Sylvia Henry, during the...
View ArticleCREDIT union HOPE
By: Marsha Gittens The Barbados Co-operative and Credit Union League Limited (BCCULL) President, Hally Haynes says in the coming year the BCCULL hopes to have in place deposit insurance for credit...
View ArticleDr. Blades proud of his research
Dr. Edmund Dacosta Blades.Dr. Edmund Dacosta Blades, who last year was awarded the Barbados Service Star for his service to Public Health as a microbiologist and in particular his contribution to...
View ArticleBe cautious
RBPF urges Barbadians, visitors to be vigilant during Christmas seasonInspector Stephen Griffith is asking Barbadians and visitors to take the necessary precautions while doing their shopping and other...
View ArticleChristmas in the park tradition continues
This trio was all about the Christmas cheer, fitted out in their red and white outfits and Santa hats.This trio was all about the Christmas cheer, fitted out in their red and white outfits and Santa...
View Article‘Rita’ still going strong
This island’s newest centenarian Marguerita ‘Rita’ Payne shared a special toast with her great-grandson Kristan Payne and granddaughter, Juliet Payne, who all celebrated their birthday on Christmas...
View ArticlePAHO gives back with gift of food
Fifteen food hampers were delivered to families.For six years, the PAHO/WHO Barbados Office has partnered with the Dayrells Road Gospel Hall Church, to give back to families in the community at...
View ArticleFun Ranch sets sights high
Corey Lane, Founder and Ranch Chief of the Nature Fun Ranch.If all goes well the Nature Fun Ranch will have a new home soon and they will introduce a residential programme to help young people who are...
View ArticleCelebrating Kwanzaa 2020
Pan African community reports ‘very good year’President of the Haynesville Youth Club Peter Skeete; and General Secretary of the Caribbean Movement for Peace and Integration (CMPI) David Denny speaking...
View ArticleTough year for PSV sector
Mark A. Haynes, Communications and Marketing Officer for the Alliance Owners of Public Transport (AOPT).The year 2020 has been a challenging one for the PSV sector, given the COVID-19 pandemic.Mark A....
View ArticleGroups take to the streets for Kwanzaa celebration
Yesterday’s procession moving off from the Desmond Haynes Sports Complex in Holders Hill.With the holidays in full swing, the Caribbean Movement for Peace and Integration, the Haynesville Youth Club...
View ArticleBig plans for Bathsheba
The coastal community of Bathsheba, St. Joseph.Attorney General and MP for St Joseph, Dale Marshall recently announced the plans for the development of the Bathsheba area.Marshall was speaking at the...
View ArticleCanon Titus: God will supply our needs
Canon Noel Titus during the church service at St. Matthias Anglican Church yesterday.God will always supply our needs.Canon Noel Titus gave this message during the church service at St. Matthias...
View ArticleUS Ambassador, Marines deliver Christmas gifts to Children’s Home
US Ambassador to Barbados Linda Taglialatela and Cpl Mitchell Miller, LCpl Brandon Balcom, and Sgt Gabriel Morales of the US Marine Corps prepare to present gifts to the children of the Nightingale...
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