BY BGIS | JAN 29, 2024 Centenarian Harold McKenzie Brereton and President The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason. (T. Barker/BGIS) Harold McKenzie Brereton celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday with his family and friends at Frederica’s Senior Citizens Home, Christ Church. President of Barbados, The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason, who was one of the […]
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PICTURED ABOVE: Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey, (right) admires the unveiled plaque at the newly renovated Vauxhall Senior Citizens’ Village, along with President of the Barbados Association of Retired Persons, Marilyn Rice-Bowen (far left); Acting Director of the National Assistance Board (NAB), Colleen Walcott; and NAB Chairman, Reverend Wayne Kirton. Also pictured are: (in […]
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BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | JAN 23, 2024 | Stakeholders in the accommodation sector were engaged on the draft Tourist Accommodation Bill during a Town Hall Meeting recently. (S. Forde-Craigg/BGIS) The draft Tourist Accommodation Bill will function as a guide for new entrants into the sector and provide a roadmap for compliance, fostering a culture of […]
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BY BGIS | JAN 26, 2024 Minister of Youth, Sports and Community, Empowerment, Charles Griffith, and Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.’s, Sports Manager, Kamal Springer, speaking during the media briefing at Sky Mall, Haggatt Hall, St. Michael, on the 2024 International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup matches being held in Barbados.(A. Henry/BGIS) As Government readies the country for […]
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BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | JAN 23, 2024 Chairman of the BTMI, Shelly Williams, speaking at the closing and award ceremony for Barbados Sailing Week 2024, held at the Barbados Yacht Club, Bay Street. (S. Forde-Craigg/BGIS) As part of its plans to diversify the island’s tourism product, the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) has as one […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | JAN 23, 2024 PICTURED ABOVE : UN Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Didier Trebucq (left), Chief Operations Officer at the Transport Board, Lynda Holder, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Senator Dr. The Hon. Shantal Munro-Knight, and CEO of CG United Insurance, Randy Graham, sharing a light moment after the official launch of the […]
Continue ReadingThe beautiful Monument to the Barbadian Family was unveiled last month during our country’s independence celebrations. Located in the heart of our capital city, Bridgetown, this monument carries the images and names of Barbados’ National Heroes and their remarkable legacy and contributions to our island. Next time you’re in Bridgetown, take a moment to enjoy […]
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Pictured above the main stands at KENSINGTON OVAL in Barbados where the finals would be played —- Sat, 29 June 2024 – Final, Barbados Fixtures have been confirmed for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in USA and West Indies. A total of three venues in the USA and six in the Caribbean will […]
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The 10th Annual Fish and Dragon Festival at the Garfield Sobers Complex on Saturday evening saw a harmonious blend of Barbadian and Chinese cultures. Coordinated by The People’s Republic of China in Barbados and the Central Bank of Barbados, this family-oriented affair marked a return to live performances post-COVID-19. The venue was teeming with a […]
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January 18, 2024 Guyana’s tourism sector continues to expand with more persons getting involved in tourism businesses, with some 232 businesses being licensed in 2023 alone. This year again existing and potential tourism businesses will have the opportunity to get licensed, as the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) is set to host its tourism business licensing […]
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