Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey, speaking with the media, following Wednesday’s tour of the Bridgetown Port. (NP/BGIS) Progress is being made in a one-billion-dollar master plan to enhance port operations in Barbados, over the next 10 years. Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey, gave an update […]
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(L to R) Dwaine Paul, BWUs Deputy General Secretary; Rudy Grant, CEO BHTA; Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa Cummins and Avinash Persaud Special Envoy to the PM of Barbados made up the panel who met with tourism workers yesterday. (SFC/BGIS) Government has proposed a plan to workers in the tourism sector, which, […]
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(Stock Photo) The Ministry of Health and Wellness has advised the public that it has tightened the definition of a villa for quarantine purposes, in respect of COVID-19. People arriving in Barbados with a negative COVID-19 PRC test from countries categorised as high risk are required to quarantine at a government facility free of charge, […]
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A major fire in Speightstown causes major destruction to buildings. Fire officials are on the scene of a fire at Jumas Restaraunt and other buildings in Speightstown.
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(Stock Photo) It is with sadness that I join Barbadians generally, and the calypso fraternity in particular, in paying tribute to Colin “Observer” Reid, who passed away at his home today. Colin was, without doubt, one of the shareholders of the local calypso competition, with a loyal following that respected him for his prolific song-writing […]
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A 53-year-old Guyanese woman yesterday became the 177th person to be diagnosed with COVID-19 in Barbados. She arrived on Trans Guyana Airways on September 1, and has been transferred to the isolation facility at Harrison Point, St. Lucy. Meanwhile, one person will be discharged from the facility today, after two consecutive negative tests for the viral […]
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Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Innovation Science and Smart Technology, Charley Brown (left), and General Manager of Productive Business Solutions (Barbados) Ltd, Elvin Nash, signing the contract to start the Barbados Digital ID and National ID Card Replacement Project. (Photo courtesy MIST) The Barbados Digital ID and National ID Card Replacement Project has officially started with the signing of a contract between the Ministry […]
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Travellers coming into Barbados from a country categorised as high or medium risk are strongly advised to have a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result from an accredited laboratory within 72 hours prior to arrival. (Stock Photo) Several European countries have now been deemed high risk by health authorities for travel into Barbados. And a […]
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Retired Executive Personal Assistant at Ilaro Court, Roseita Green ( at left ) , in conversation with Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley during her retirement luncheon at Ilaro Court. (S. Austin/BGIS) After 25 years of giving yeoman service to four of this country’s Prime Ministers, Executive Personal Assistant at Ilaro Court, Roseita Green, has retired. Mrs. […]
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bostic, disclosed that negotiations had begun to establish a direct air route between Barbados and Ghana. (Stock Photo) Minister of Health and Wellness, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bostic, announced on Monday that Barbados has established an embassy in Ghana and the opening is scheduled for October. The announcement […]
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