Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley’s address to the nation – February 2, 2021. (PMO) view it here …… Barbados’ frontline workers are expected to begin receiving the COVID-19 vaccine “in the very near future”. The first batch of vaccines is expected to target 50,000 frontline workers, including doctors, nurses, those who work with medical facilities […]
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22nd Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley addressing the 22nd Meeting of the Forum of Ministers of Environment of Latin America and the Caribbean today. (XXII Forum of Ministers of Environment of LAC) — VIEW IT HERE Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley […]
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Article first appearing in Barbados Today — Published onJanuary 31, 2021 During a COVID-19 update and press conference Saturday evening, Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Dale Marshall, highlighted some of the directives contained in the Emergency Management (Covid-19) (Curfew) (No. 3) Directive, 2021, which takes effect from Wednesday, February 3, until Wednesday, February […]
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DPI Guyana Newsletter For 01/31/21 Families of detained fishermen to receive psychological, other support –President Ali Synieka ThorneJanuary 30, 2021 His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali says the Government has outlined a strategy to provide psychological, moral and other support to the families of the fishermen illegally detained by Venezuela. He said the Ministry of […]
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Pictured above Central Bank, Tom Adams Financial Centre, Barbados . Transparency International has ranked Barbados 29th out of 180 countries in this year’s report with a score of 64 out of 100 in its 2020 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) report, released Thursday, This makes Barbados the highest rated country in the Caribbean The Bahamas ranked 30th with […]
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(Stock Photo) Government is aware that the national pause and closure of most businesses, scheduled for the period February 3 to 17, will negatively impact some small village shops, vendors, canteen, and food van operators. Therefore, in an effort to render some financial assistance to these small businesses, wherever possible, is requesting those owners seeking […]
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BY BGIS | JAN 27, 2021 | CORONA VIRUS, TOP STORIES Another Barbadian has passed away from COVID-19. The 48-year-old woman, who had an underlying illness, died on Tuesday, January 26. The Ministry of Health and Wellness, and by extension the Government of Barbados, extend sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased. Her passing brings the number of […]
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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has declared war on COVID-19, as she announced a suite of new measures aimed at saving lives and reducing the risk of infection across the country. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley’s address to the nation – January 26, 2021. (PMO) — PLEASE VIEW YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE ……. Noting that there was […]
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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley’s address to the nation – January 26, 2021. (PMO) — PLEASE VIEW YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE ……. The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) has confirmed that the United Kingdom’s (UK) COVID-19 variant is present in Barbados. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley confirmed the presence of the UK variant in Barbados, during […]
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