BY JOY-ANN GILL | MAY 18, 2022 The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training (METVT) remains appreciative of the diplomatic ties and relationship formed between Barbados and the Government of the People’s Republic of China. This was emphasised today by Chief Education Officer, Dr. Ramona Archer-Bradshaw, as she accepted 50 laptops from China’s Ambassador to Barbados, […]
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AuthorReverend Aaron “Buddy” Larrier presents a copy of his book A Man of Vision with a Mission of Hope to Member of the African Diaspora Development Institute, Philip Springer while Chairman, Pan-African Coalition of Organisations, Wayne Onkphra Wells (left) and Founder of Passionate Words Editing Services, Robert Gibson, look on. (NLS) BY JULIE CARRINGTON | MAY 18, […]
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Entertainer sings praises of teen talent and Richard Stoute Article first appeared in Barbados Today Published onMay 17, 2022 Orlando Hinds travels many miles yearly from Brooklyn, New York, to Barbados just to make it for the Richard Stoute Teen Talent. “I always try to come here as often as possible because I really love Barbados […]
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BY JULIA RAWLINS-BENTHAM | MAY 16, 2022 Holetown, St. James (pictured) is one of seven regional communities earmarked for Tsunami Ready Recognition over the next 18 months. (FP) Two new communities are set to undergo the Tsunami Ready Recognition programme as they work towards achieving the Tsunami Ready designation status by yearend. They are Porters […]
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BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | MAY 14, 2022 Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa Cummins and Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Jens Thraenhart, taking a photo with a giant postcard at Bathsheba, St. Joseph, yesterday. The giant postcard initiative is part of the Sweet Summer Campaign which seeks to promote unique locations across […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | MAY 14, 2022 Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley in discussion with (from left to right) IMF Mission Chief, Bert van Selm; Senior Economic Advisor to the government, Dr. Kevin Greenidge; and Director of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ian Carrington, following a press conference at Ilaro Court, yesterday. (C. Pitt/BGIS) Government will decide in […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | MAY 14, 2022 Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley speaking to the media following a IMF review meeting at Ilaro Court yesterday. She is joined by the IMF’s Mission Chief, Bert van Selm. (C. Pitt/BGIS) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has defended her government’s position in suspending its debt prior to the […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | MAY 13, 2022 Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley speaking at the NTI Coursera Phase Two launch and Road Show at the Valley Resource Centre, St. George, yesterday. Also pictured from left to right: Senator Toni Moore; Coursera’s Director of International Public Sector Practice, Matt Klein; and Director of the NTI, Dr. […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | MAY 13, 2022 | From left to right: Government’s Special Advisor on Culture and Heritage, Senator John King; Cultural Ambassador of Barbados, Dr. The Most Hon Anthony “Gabby” Carter; Professor Emerita of Social History, Verene Shepherd; Ghanaian Member of Parliament, Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo; and UNFPA Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Harold […]
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BY BGIS | MAY 12, 2022 Barbados’ newest centenarian, Sylvia Elretta Springer, displays her birthday gifts from President of Barbados, The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason. (T. Barker/BGIS) Barbados’ newest centenarian, Sylvia Elretta Springer, who said it is “wonderful” to be alive, celebrated her birthday on Sunday, May 8, 2022, with President of Barbados, The Most […]
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