Pictured above : Members of the media fraternity taking the Casket bearing the body of their colleague Kristoff Griffith to the grave. 25-year-old Nation Newspaper photojournalist, Christoff Griffith one of two men killed on Monday June 22, at Bishop’s Court while covering a story was eulogized by his father Sergeant Christopher Griffith as he celebrated the life […]
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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Situation Report – 174 (WHO) Data as received by WHO from national authorities by 10:00 CEST, 12 July 2020HighlightsWHO has published an Emergency Global Supply Chain Sysetem (COVID-19) catalogue listing all medical devices, including personal protective equipment, medical equipment, medical consumables, single use devices, and laboratory and test-related devices, which may be […]
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The twice-negative COVID test rule put in place for persons arriving Barbados from high risk areas is paying dividends for the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Minister Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic announced today that while one person tested positive last Saturday for the dreaded virus that has developed into a global pandemic, last evening, five […]
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Barbados: Viewing of Body of Photojournalist Killed Recently. Between the hours of 1.30 pm and 6.00 pm today hundreds slowly walked past the open casket bearing the body of Christoff Griffith, the young photojournalist who was brutally murdered while working for the Nation Newspape. He was following up a lead that a man was killed […]
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PATRICK RICARDO “ Pat ” HOYOS LAID TO REST. Dozens turned up at the Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, Coral Ridge, Christ Chrch, Barbados to pay final tribute to PATRICK RICARDO “ Pat ” HOYOS. The Prime Minister Mia Mottley headed the list that included his colleages, dignitaries, family and friends. The 67 year old Pat […]
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Electric Vehicle Maintenance Personnel Graduate…. With the arrival of 33 electric vehicles added to the Transport Board fleet of buses the need for qualified technicians was given high priority and the Ministry of Transport, Works and Maintenance through the Samuel Jacman Prescod Institute of Technology developed a 30-hour course in Electric Vehicles Maintenance Fundamentals. This […]
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Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Wilfred Abrahams said the importation of fossil fuels was a financial burden Government could not sustain, and in 2018, the imports stood in excess of $510 million. (C.Pitt/BGIS) Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Wilfred Abrahams, is urging Barbadians to consider investing in storage facilities and becoming independent power […]
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This massive ship visit to Barbados is not one where it is bringing in the thousands of visitors to have a great time in Barbados. The Symphony of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship sailed into the Port of Bridgetown this morning creating history as an incredible sight to behold as it is facilitating […]
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The 33 electric vehicles added to the Transport Board fleet comes at a very good time as the travelling public dependence on the aging fleet have been one of turmoil. And theese buses bring a bit of luxury in that they are all fully air conditioned, and capable of kneeling to accommodate wheel chairs, Wi-fi […]
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Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro has tested positive for coronavirus. He took the test, his fourth, on Monday after developing symptoms, including a high temperature. Mr Bolsonaro has repeatedly played down risks of what he has called the “little flu”, saying he would not be seriously affected. He has opposed lockdowns, which he says hurt the […]
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