Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Dwight Sutherland receives the sponsorship cheque for $25,000 from Executive Director and General Manager of Sagicor Life Inc. Paul Inniss, today. (B. Hinds/BGIS) The lighting of parishes and roundabouts in Barbados symbolises our growth and development since 1966, and above all what it means to be Barbadian. This […]
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OCTOBER 30, 2021 – Accepts letters of credence from new Chinese Ambassador to Guyana PICTURED ABOVE : His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali yesterday accepted the letters of credence from the new Chinese Ambassador to Guyana, Her Excellency Guo Haiyan, and said that his Government is looking to build on the existing relationship between the two countries. […]
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BY JOY-ANN GILL | OCT 29, 2021 Minister of Youth, Sport and Community Empowerment, Dwight Sutherland, is encouraging all Barbadians to recognise their nationality and be proud of their culture. (B. Hinds/BGIS) As the island moves towards republicanism, Barbadians are being encouraged to recognise their nationality and be proud of their culture. Minister of Youth, […]
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Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Dwight Sutherland and President of the Barbados Netball Association, Nisha Craigwell, at the Trial Squad Practice session this morning at the National Netball Stadium. (F. Belgrave/BGIS) Members of the national netball team were today given words of encouragement by Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Dwight Sutherland, […]
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OCT 29, 2021 Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley was introduced today to newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., Jens Thraenhart. The introduction was done by Chairman of BTMI, Roseanne Myers, and Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa Cummins, at the conclusion of a major planning meeting at the […]
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KEMOL KING — GIS 27 OCTOBER 2021 Prime Minister retired Brigadier Mark Phillips said the world is running out of time to fight global warming, and therefore governments must heed the global call to build momentum to increase investments in green infrastructure. The Prime Minister made the comments Wednesday, during the commissioning ceremony for the […]
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OCT 27, 2021 Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has described the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) as a “vital meeting”. Ms. Mottley made the comments today before she planted a tree on the grounds of Ilaro Court, as part of a precursor event to COP26, which will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from […]
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(The new BGIS logo will be revealed on Thursday, October 28, 2021.) The Barbados Government Information Service (BGIS) is embarking on a journey and we want you on board with us. This Thursday, October 28, at 8:00 p.m. (20:00 hrs), the BGIS will virtually launch its new logo on its Facebook page and YouTube channel. […]
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(CICS) The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment and the Community Independence Celebrations Secretariat (CICS) will host the virtual Sagicor Life Inc. Lighting Ceremony, on Monday, November 1. Persons may tune in for the live broadcast of the ceremony from 5:00 p.m., on CBC TV8 and 94.7FM. This year’s featured performers include some of the best acts […]
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