BARBADOS: Chief Medical Officer: Sinopharm Vaccines Safe JUN 29, 2021 – MELISSA ROLLOCK — BGIS Ceremony for the arrival of Sinopharm (COVID-19) vaccines in Barbados, donated by the Government of the People’s Republic of China. (PMO). China’s Sinopharm vaccines are “safe and efficacious” and are 79 per cent effective against SARS-CoV-2 infections, says Chief Medical […]
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The cluster of COVID-19 cases identified at a business has now grown to 12. Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, disclosed this morning that the three persons sent for assessment at the Harrison Point Isolation Facility had tested positive for the virus, along with two family members. He had stated yesterday that […]
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JUN 24, 2021 —– BY SHARON AUSTIN — BGIS Renaming Ceremony of the Barbados Community College Hospitality Institute and Hotel PomMarine. (PMO) The University College of Barbados is still on the cards. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley said the establishment of this institution is still an absolute priority in the country’s development. She made the comments […]
Continue ReadingArticle first appeared in Barbados Today Anesta Henry Published onJune 23, 2021 One year after photojournalist Christoff Griffith lost his life while on the job his hurting relatives, friends and media colleagues gathered at his burial site at Coral Ridge to reflect on his life. During the memorial service, wreaths were also laid at the […]
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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and new Roman Catholic Bishop of Bridgetown, Neil Scantlebury in discussion at Ilaro Court. (FP) I am absolutely delighted to offer hearty congratulations to a fellow countryman, Father Neil Sebastian Scantlebury, on his elevation today to the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Bridgetown. That he is the first Barbadian […]
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JUN 19, 2021 ————- BY JULIE CARRINGTON … BGIS Press conference hosted by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley at Ilaro Court – June 19, 2021. (PMO) With the positivity rate for COVID-19 cases continuing to fall and the need to jump-start economic activity and create more jobs, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has announced the removal […]
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BY BGIS | JUN 19, 2021 | CORONA VIRUS, TOP STORIES The COVID-19 positivity rate continues to be stable, while vaccination numbers increase. On Friday, June 18, only one case of COVID-19, a male, was diagnosed from the 558 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. And, there were eight persons in isolation. Meanwhile, 91,495 persons have received their first […]
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Sir Gordon Greenidge one of West Indies greatest opening batsmen of all times is officially Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George. His Honour was bestowed up him along with nine others that also received the 2020 New Year Honours. Sir Cuthbert Gordon Greenidge KCMG MBE was knighted by […]
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CDC receives over $100M in cash, donations to flood relief -Director General -GTT donates $3M Director General of the Civil Defence Commission (CDC), Lieutenant Colonel Kester Craig says the agency has received over $100 million in cash and items from the private sector to boost national flood relief efforts. Lt. Col. Craig made this disclosure […]
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Staff WriterJune 17, 2021 – Agri. Minister says Mayor’s responses to concerns unacceptable – urges M&CC not to play politics when executing responsibilities Following a meeting with the senior officials of the Georgetown Mayor and City Council (M&CC) Minister of Agriculture, Hon. Zulfikar Mustapha said the Government would explore all avenues to ensure that the City Council […]
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