PICTURED ABOVE Rev Sir Wes Hall (second from left) presenting a copy of his book “Answering the Call” to Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley while being assisted by his bowling partner Sir Charles Griffith, during his book launch at Kensington Oval in Barbados. Sir Wesley Winfield Hall (born 12 September 1937) is a Barbadian former cricketer and politician. A tall, […]
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Pictured Paul Cato and Chloe Collymore receiving their trophies as Parish Ambassadors for 2022 representing St. Lucy from Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Charles Griffith. The COVID- 19 restriction have been lifted and Barbadians are now able to enjoy some of the staple events integral to the entertainment calendar. The Spirit of the […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley getting ready to cut the ribbon to officially open the Barbados Consulate in Kigali, Rwanda while officials look on. (PMO) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley recently opened the Honorary Consulate of Barbados in Kigali, Rwanda, signalling another major step in diplomatic relations between the two countries. […]
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Pictured above the President of Barbados, Her Excellency The Most Honourable, Dame Sandra Mason was first to place her wreath at the Cenotaph. Immediately behind her at left is Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police, Ian Branch of the Barbados Police Service and at right the Chief of Staff, Barbados Defense Force, Commodore Errington Shurland. To […]
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BY PUBLIC RELATIONS | NOV 9, 2022 | Prime Minister, Mia Amor Mottley and Chair of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.’s board, Shelly Williams, at the BTMI’s travel partner reception held in London last Friday. (BTMI) Barbados’ tourism is ‘more than a legacy’ and promises to retain its proven tourism offerings and partnerships while continuing to develop […]
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The Most Luxurious Grand Finale By: Rhe-Ann PrescodThe 2022 Barbados Food and Rum Festival came to a spectacular end in the most delectable way.Liquid Gold Feast brought hundreds of people to Ilaro Court to experience the grand finale event.Attendees were welcomed to an elegant ad hoc ballroom, through a red carpet, to the renditions of […]
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BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | NOV 8, 2022 President of Barbados and Chair of the Selection Committee, The Most Honourable, Dame Sandra Mason, poses for a photograph with the 2023 Commonwealth Caribbean Rhodes Scholar, 23-year-old Trinidadian, Alyssa Mohammed, at State House , today. (T. Barker/BGIS) Twenty-three-year-old Trinidadian, Alyssa Mohammed, has been selected as the Commonwealth Caribbean […]
Continue ReadingThe Barbados Defence Force held a passing out parade for 42 new soldiers on Saturday at St Ann’s Fort The 42 new recruits joined the ranks of the Barbados Defence Force after 16 weeks of stringent training, the youngsters put on a spectacular performance for their friends, family and officials at the ceremony held at […]
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Ten Talented performers faced off in what turned out to be an extremely competitive contest from the very beginning at the Barbados Museum November 6. RUNNING ORDER – RICHARD STOUTE TEEN TALENT CONTEST SUNDAY NOVEMBER 6th, 2022 FIRST HALF – 6:59 p.m. BARBADOS NATIONAL ANTHEM THEME SONG • Diamond Applewhaite – 8 years of age […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | NOV 3, 2022 | Statement by Minister of Home Affairs and Information and Chairperson of the Cabinet Sub-Committee for November 30th Celebrations, Wilfred Abrahams. (BGIS) November 30th is indelibly etched in the hearts and minds of Barbadians as the day when Barbados broke colonial ties and began the journey of charting […]
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