Remembrance Day Parade (Sunday, November 14, 2021) PLEASE VIEW SELECTION OF IMAGES FROM THE CEREMONY By David Crichlow — WWW.CARIBPIX.NET — CARIBPIX@GMAIL.COM David Miles-Hanschell 5 hours ago Rich blessing on all who put so much effort into this Remembrance Day Parade; each of you are a credit to the Nation of Barbados, the Prime Minister […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | NOV 14, 2021 | TOP STORIES This Sunday, as we observe Remembrance Day and think of all those who, in their various ways, labour tirelessly to bring about a peaceful world, we also give thanks for this country in which we live and for all that we have been blessed. […]
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Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey, speaking during a press briefing as part of World Maritime Day celebrations on Friday while Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Sonia Foster and Shipping Superintendent, Jessica Taylor, look on. (C. Pitt/BGIS) BY JULIA RAWLINS-BENTHAM | NOV 13, 2021 Barbados is well under way to raising […]
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PICTURED ABOVE : Chief Executive Officer of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Juliette Bynoe-Sutherland (centre), is flanked by Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kenneth George; US Ambassador to Barbados, Linda Taglialatela; President of World Hope International, John Lyon; (second left) and other officials involved in bringing the oxygen plants to Barbados. (B. Hinds/BGIS) BY MELISSA ROLLOCK | […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | NOV 12, 2021 | TOP STORIES Lawyer and a human rights activist Roberta Clarke has been elected as a Commissioner to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). (GP) On Friday, November 12, 2021, during the 51st Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organisation of American States (OAS), […]
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Wednesday – November 10, 2021 Kemol King Ministers of Government participated in a sod turning exercise for the first Hyatt Place Georgetown Hotel, a US$32 million investment by SIR Investments Inc., which will provide job opportunities for 300 Guyanese. Upon opening in 2024, amenities will include different guest room options, disability outfitted rooms, restaurants […]
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Barbados’ Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary for Climate Change, Law of the Sea, and Small Island Developing States, Elizabeth Thompson greets Australia’s High Commissioner to Barbados, Bruce Lendon, at their recent courtesy call. (GP) Barbados is looking forward to building stronger relations with Australia, particularly on matters related to climate change. Barbados’ Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary […]
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BY MELISSA ROLLOCK | NOV 10, 2021 | CORONA VIRUS, TOP STORIES Some Barbadians are making the mistake of waiting until it is too late to seek treatment for their COVID-19 symptoms. Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, said the situation was such that it had resulted in a number of deaths […]
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NOV 9, 2021 – MELISSA ROLLOCK — BGIS Barbados is close to making a decision on administering the Pfizer vaccine to children five to 11 years old. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kenneth George, made the announcement this morning after a donation of medical supplies to the Ministry of Health and Wellness by the Pan American […]
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PICTURED ABOVE :PAHO/WHO Representative Yitades Gebre (left) and a PAHO Representative presents Minister of Heath Jeffrey Bostic (centre) and Chief Medical Officer Dr Kenneth George with some of the equipment. Other challenges in the healthcare system took priority over COVID-19 vaccinations at one site on Tuesday. Minister of Health Jeffrey Bostic said they determined that the […]
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