August 24, 2021 Felecia Valenzuela — GUYANA INFORMATION SERVICE. − complete your vaccination process says Min. Anthony Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP is urging those persons who are yet to receive their second dose of the Sputnik V, AstraZeneca or Sinopharm vaccines, to complete the process and protect themselves and families against COVID-19 […]
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During July 2021, some 10,819 visitors travelled to Barbados. (FP) AUG 23, 2021 BGIS Barbados recorded over 10,000 air passenger arrivals after months of being hard-hit by a global pandemic. For the first time since December 2020, the local tourism industry has recorded a major tourism milestone with the latest statistics from the Barbados Tourism […]
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The third and final shipment of 33,600 vaccines under the COVAX Facility arrived at the Grantley Adams International Airport this afternoon. As Barbados received another batch of AstraZeneca vaccines in its “arsenal” to fight the virus, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has disclosed that just under 2,300 people were inoculated yesterday. And, Ms. Mottley said […]
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Pictured above is the Democratic Labour Party leader Verla DePeiza stressing that the Democratic Labour Party is ” ready to serve” —- DLP Annual Conference – The 2021-2022 President’s Message.( Please view video here ) First Published onAugust 22, 2021 — By Barbados Today Verla DePeiza has retained the leadership of the Democratic Labour Party […]
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AUG 21, 2021 — JULIA RAWLINS-BENTHAM – BGIS Dame Sandra Mason has been nominated to be the first President as Barbados moves to become a republic by November 30. In addition, Barbadians have been given the assurance that there will be no change to the country’s name, flag, pledge or the name of Independence Day. […]
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AUG 23, 2021 – BGIS. The Barbados Immigration Department advises that with immediate effect, applicants for immigration status under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy regime are required to pay a processing fee of BDS$200 on application. This is in accordance with the recent amendment to the Caribbean Community (Movement of Skilled Nationals) (Amendment) Act 2020. BGIS
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AUG 22, 2021 – MELISSA ROLLOCK – BGIS (Stock Photo) The Immunisation Unit encourages the public to take note of its vaccination schedule for Monday, August 23, to Wednesday, August 25. The Unit will continue with its open days for persons 18 years and over who are desirous of receiving either the Pfizer or Sinopharm […]
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Plans are on the way for the development of a Caribbean Tourism and Hospitality Training Institute in Dominica. This as a meet and greet was hosted by proprietor of the training institute Mr. Anthony Paul, at the evergreen hotel where he met with certified individuals who will be responsible for teaching the students. The school […]
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Kellon Rover — Guyana Information Service 21 August 2021 Minister of Public Works, Bishop Juan Edghill, MP, has commissioned three Region Five roads valued some $31.7 million, while another four thoroughfares worth $172 million were reopened in Region Six. The newly rehabilitated roads in Region Five include the $10.6 million Health Centre Street at Bush […]
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The tourism industry has remained a top priority for the Government of Dominica as efforts to brand the country as an eco-tourism destination has expanded over the years. At the onset of the covid19 pandemic in 2020, the Ministry of Tourism launched the Safe in Nature programme followed by the Work in Nature programme, both […]
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