BY SHARON AUSTIN | FEB 6, 2024 Minister of Energy and Business, Senator Lisa Cummins, chatting with some of the students who attended the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (BCCI) Second Annual Green and Renewable Energy Expo. Looking on (from left) are BCCI President, James Clarke; its Executive Director, Misha Lobban-Clarke; and Chair of […]
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(Stock Photo) Effective Thursday, February 1, 2024, port-related container charges at the Port of Bridgetown were reduced by 7.5 per cent. This follows a 10 per cent reduction in costs announced in April 2023. Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Port Inc. (BPI), David Jean-Marie, in making the announcement, said the move is in keeping […]
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BY SHARON AUSTIN | JAN 18, 2024 | President of Barbados, The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason congratulates new Master of the High Court, Dr. Coralita Babb-Schaefer, following her swearing-in at State House today. (C. Pitt/BGIS) Dr. Coralita Babb-Schaefer has been sworn in as Master of the High Court. She was sworn in today by […]
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BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | SEP 12, 2023 PriceSmart’s new Optical Centre has been lauded by Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams. (C. Pitt/BGIS) Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams, has commended PriceSmart for opening a “state-of-the-art” Optical Centre. Last Tuesday, Minister Abrahams congratulated the warehouse-style shopping entity for launching its new […]
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” CITY OF BRIDGETOWN ” issued to Commemorate Barbados Independence. A signed numbered certificate of Authenticity is also provided. Only 100 prints to be made. Your print is also numbered and signed by the Photographer. Photo taken April 05, 2007. This redeveloped space was officially opened on the 21st of January 2007 by Dame Billie […]
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BY NYA PHILLIPS | JUN 15, 2023 | From left to right – Member of Parliament for St. Lucy, Peter Phillips; Minister of Energy and Business, Senator Lisa Cummins; Director of Operations at the Barbados Light and Power Company (BLPC), Johann Greaves; and BLPC Managing Director, Roger Blackman, pose with plaque commemorating the official opening of […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | JUN 10, 2023 | EVR, The EVR Centre at the Garfield Sobers Sports Complex. (MTWW) The Electronic Vehicle Registration (EVR) Centre at the Garfield Sobers Sports Complex, Wildey, St. Michael, has reopened. It was recently closed due to a technical challenge on site, which has now been rectified. The opening […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | JUN 7, 2023 Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and Director General of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), Francesco La Camera, in discussion at their recent meeting at Parliament. Looking on is Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kerrie Symmonds. (C. Pitt/BGIS) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has floated the […]
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One of the newcomers to such an event Ms. Zoanna Scantlebury with her ” saint doux ” pastries from her vegan bakery had only a few of her tasty treats left and pictured above here one of her customers sharing one of the delights. Azul Boutique hosted their Summer Pop-Up at Sandals Royal this past […]
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BY SHARON AUSTIN | MAY 26, 2023 Minister of Energy and Business, Senator Lisa Cummins. (FP) Over 200 persons are expected to gather in Barbados next week to participate in the three-day IRENA-Caribbean Cooperation for Fostering Energy Transition Investments and Finance Conference. The high-level meeting, to be held at Hilton Barbados Resort from May 30 […]
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