BY JULIA RAWLINS-BENTHAM | FEB 28, 2022 Minister of the Environment and National Beautification, Adrian Forde, in discussion with British High Commissioner, Scott Furssedonn-Wood and UK Regional Ambassador to Latin America and the Caribbean for COP26, Fiona Clouder, during a recent courtesy call. (C. Pitt/BGIS) The Ministry of the Environment and National Beautification must be […]
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BY JULIA RAWLINS-BENTHAM | FEB 28, 2022 (Stock Photo) Tomorrow, Tuesday, March 1, marks the start of Coastal Hazards and Earthquake Smart Month, and it will be observed under the theme: Coastal Resilience. This year’s activities will kick off with a public service announcement campaign across all media outlets about the different coastal hazards, tsunamis, and […]
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The Body of Former Member of Parliament and Minister of Government, the late Dr. Don Blackman Former Member of Parliament and Minister of Government, the late Dr. Don Blackman. (GP) being viewed by his Wife and MP Trevor Prescod. Former Member of Parliament and Minister of Government, Dr. Don Blackman, will be accorded an Official […]
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Ruth Michaelson in Istanbul WAS FIRST TO PUBLISH THIS FEATURE Ukraine is increasing pressure on Turkey to ban Russian warships from the Bosphorus and Dardanelles straits, after a tweet from president Volodymyr Zelenskiy on what he described as an “extremely important” closure.© Provided by The Guardian Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty Images Turkey has so far made no […]
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Address of His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, on the occasion of Guyana’s 52nd Republic Anniversary February 23, 2022 by Staff Writer 23 February 2022 Fifty-two years ago, our journey as a Republic began. Along the way, there have been many successes, challenges and threats. Notwithstanding this – […]
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Thu, 24 February 2022 PICTURED ABOVE ” OIL DONKEYS AT WORK IN BARBADOS “ Oil is a precious commodity worldwide and with this crisis the Caribbean is in an unfortunate position as oil prices rises daily. BEIJING (Reuters) – Oil prices soared nearly $2 per barrel in early trade on Friday as Russia’s invasion of […]
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BY BGIS | FEB 24, 2022 | TOP STORIES (Stock Photo) The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) strongly condemns the military attacks and invasion of Ukraine by The Russian Federation and calls for the immediate and complete withdrawal of the military presence and cessation of any further actions that may intensify the current perilous situation in that […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | FEB 24, 2022 | TOP STORIES (Stock Image) The events of the last few days and weeks in and around Ukraine have been deeply disturbing both to the people of that sovereign, UN member state and for the international order upon which all states depend for their safety and security. […]
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PICTURED Attorney General Dale Marshall entering the first sitting session of Parliament on 8 February 2022. The Mia Mottley administration has delayed all business in the Senate pending a decision from the High Court on whether the Upper Chamber may sit with three vacancies still to be filled. Attorney General Dale Marshall on Monday declared […]
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Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa Cummins poses for a photograph with Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Saudi Fund for Development, Ahmed Aqeel Al-Khateeb, prior to his departure. Minister Al-Khateeb was on a four-day visit to Barbados. (S. Forde-Craigg/BGIS) BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | FEB 21, 2022 Barbados and the Kingdom of […]
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