NOV 2, 2021 Jacks and pot fish will still be among fishermen’s catches when the new Fisheries Regulations become law. But, it will not be business as usual for fishermen, as the regulations which were approved by Cabinet last week outline a number of changes designed to meet the needs of all those in the […]
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PICTURED : It was opened by Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey ( at right ) , and Minister of Energy, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Kerrie Symmonds, who unveiled a plaque during a ceremony on Monday. NOV 2, 2021 BGIS The Payne’s Bay Fish Market has reopened for business after being […]
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NOV 2, 2021 When the inaugural flight of the Eurowings Discover touched down at the Grantley Adams International Airport on Monday, on hand to greet the 105 passengers and its crew members was Germany’s Honorary Consul in Barbados, Andreas Kusay. He was joined by Manager, Barbados Tourism Product Authority, Marsha Alleyne; Interim Chief Executive Officer, Barbados Tourism […]
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Pictured above Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Dwight Sutherland ( at right ) throws the switch along with Executive Director and General Manager of Sagicor Life Inc. Paul Inniss, earlier today As seasonal lights were switched on Monday evening, Community Empowerment Minister Dwight Sutherland declared that a more resilient community can emerge from […]
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Blue Growth 25 July 2017 / From the Archives. The marine environment is critical to Grenada’s economy and closely linked to the island’s income generating tourism sector. Grenada’s tri-island ocean state is not just a hub of maritime activity, but also home to unique marine biodiversity .To ensure the sustainability of the island’s marine resources and […]
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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. (FP) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley wants Barbados and Australia to deepen their cooperation, especially in the area of the blue economy, with emphasis on coral reefs. Ms. Mottley shared her views on Friday as she received the Letter of Introduction from Australia’s High Commissioner to Barbados, Bruce Lendon, during […]
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-Accepts Letters of Credence from non-resident UAE Ambassador His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali this afternoon said that Guyana is prepared to collaborate with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on climate change and other bilateral objectives. President Ali made the statement after accepting the Letters of Credence from the non-resident Ambassador of the UAE to Guyana, […]
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Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Dwight Sutherland receives the sponsorship cheque for $25,000 from Executive Director and General Manager of Sagicor Life Inc. Paul Inniss, today. (B. Hinds/BGIS) The lighting of parishes and roundabouts in Barbados symbolises our growth and development since 1966, and above all what it means to be Barbadian. This […]
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OCTOBER 30, 2021 – Accepts letters of credence from new Chinese Ambassador to Guyana PICTURED ABOVE : His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali yesterday accepted the letters of credence from the new Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, Her Excellency Guo Haiyan, and said that his Government is looking to build on the existing relationship between the two countries. […]
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BY JOY-ANN GILL | OCT 29, 2021 Minister of Youth, Sport and Community Empowerment, Dwight Sutherland, is encouraging all Barbadians to recognise their nationality and be proud of their culture. (B. Hinds/BGIS) As the island moves towards republicanism, Barbadians are being encouraged to recognise their nationality and be proud of their culture. Minister of Youth, […]
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