Dear Member,Our office located in “Mervue House”, Marine Gardens, Hastings, Christ Church will be closed to the public from Monday May 27, 2024 until Thursday July 11, 2024.During this period, members can find us at the Lynch Insurance Brokers’ kiosk in Sky Mall, Haggatt Hall, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Payments can […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON – MAY 22, 2024 Acting Chief of Staff of the Barbados Defence Force, Lieutenant Colonel Carlos Lovell, speaking during the closing ceremony of Exercise Tradewinds 2024 at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre recently. (J. Bishop/BGIS) Acting Chief of Staff of the Barbados Defence Force, Lieutenant Colonel Carlos Lovell, has expressed deep appreciation […]
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Barbados’ new Chief Justice is Leslie Haynes, an attorney-at-law with over 40 years’ experience. Mr. Haynes was sworn in this afternoon at State House, by President of Barbados, Her Excellency, The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason, who congratulated him afterwards and wished him well. The Chief Justice said he was “humbled” to have been chosen […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON MAY 17, 2024 Barbadians are encouraged to come out and participate in the cultural activities and view the various exhibits on offer at the Emancipation Village, starting next Saturday, May 25. According to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for Culture, Senator Dr. Shantal Munro-Knight, the village, located in 1st […]
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BY JOY-ANN ILL -MAY 14, 2024 (FP) All Barbadians are invited to the finals of the Track and Field Meet of the 20th edition of the National Senior Games on Sunday, May 19, and Monday, May 20, at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex, Black Rock, St. Michael. The free event, which is dubbed “It’s A Family Affair”, […]
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BY PUBLIC RELATIONS APR 26, 2024 (NCF) Over 260 performers will take centre stage during the National Cultural Foundation’s (NCF) community showcase at the May Day Celebrations. The spectacle includes a four-year-old, the youngest dancer and a 66-year-old, the eldest dancer. Participants who enrolled in the NCF 2023-24 community training programmes across the island will […]
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Friday 19th -2024 saw the four 175 foot lighting towers complete with their lights in position. They would illuminate Kensington Oval playing field for World Cup 2024 events and the Finals. The Kensngton Oval $50 million facelift got its start with replacement of the floodlights well in advance. Two Massive Cranes owned by Crane and […]
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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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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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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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