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BARBADOS: Statement On Special Audit Report On Steel Housing Units
BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS APRIL 5, 2024 Minister of Housing, Lands and Maintenance, Dwight Sutherland. (FP) The Special Audit Report of the project for the Acquisition and Assembly of Steel Housing Units being executed by a company called East West Building Solutions (Barbados) Inc., under the aegis of the Ministry of Housing was received and responded […]
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OISTINS, Barbados – April 1, 2024 – The much-anticipated 2024 Oistins Fish Festival is officially in full swing.
OISTINS, Barbados – April 1, 2024 – The much-anticipated 2024 Oistins Fish Festival is officially in full swing, igniting the streets with vibrant energy and showcasing the rich cultural tapestry of this southern Barbadian town. Kicking off in spectacular fashion just after 4 p.m. on Saturday, the festivities commenced with a dazzling street parade that […]
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BARBADOS: Updated Link To Apply Online To Operate A Drone
BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | MAR 14, 2024 (Stock Photo) Persons applying online to operate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), commonly referred to as drones, in Barbados’ airspace are advised that there is an updated link which they can access, when seeking such permission. To access and complete the application form, persons should click: https://barbados.seamlessdocs.com/sc/uasapplication. The […]
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BARBADOS: Ministry of Education Continues To Address Issue Of Violence In Schools
BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | MAR 13, 2024 (Stock Image) Over the last three years, the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training (METVT) has increased the number of officers offering psycho-social support in both primary and secondary schools across the island. The increase in staff was a direct response to the many challenges students […]
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BARBADOS: Intensive Training Ahead Of ICC World Cup
BY SHARON AUSTIN | MAR 12, 2024 | Members of The Barbados Police Service and the Barbados Defence Force going through public order drills during today’s demonstrations. (J. Bishop/BGIS) Approximately 120 members of The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) and the Barbados Defence Force (BDF) are currently undergoing intensive training in preparation for the 2024 International […]
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BARBADOS: Official Funeral With Military Honours For Grantley Watson
Former Commissioner of Police and Executive Director of the Regional Security System, Grantley Sylvester Watson, was accorded an Official Funeral with Military Honours earlier today, March 8. The service was held at the St. Thomas Parish Church, Arch Hall, St. Thomas, from 1:00 p.m.
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Barbados: ‘Vigil Day’ For Former Commissioner Grantley Watson
By Julie Carrington – Feb 29, 2024 Former Commissioner of Police and Executive Director of the Regional Security System, Grantley Sylvester Watson lie in State at the Viewing earlier today. Members of the public paid their last respects to the former Commissioner of Police, Grantley Watson, at a “Vigil Day” in the Prince Cave Hall, […]
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BARBADOS: Final Planning Conference For Exercise Tradewinds March 11-14
BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | MAR 4, 2024 Barbados previously hosted Exercise Tradewinds in 1992, 2003, and 2017.(FP) The Final Planning Conference (FPC) for Exercise Tradewinds (EXTW24) will be held in Barbados from Monday, March 11, to Thursday, March 14. It represents the final stage in a year-long planning process for EXTW24. Commander Mark Peterson […]
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