The 33 electric vehicles added to the Transport Board fleet comes at a very good time as the travelling public dependence on the aging fleet have been one of turmoil. And theese buses bring a bit of luxury in that they are all fully air conditioned, and capable of kneeling to accommodate wheel chairs, Wi-fi […]
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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, pictured buying produce at the BARVEN Outdoor Market on Saturday, says Government will be bringing legislation to ensure that illegal vending is decriminalised. (C.Pitt/BGIS) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is assuring scores of vendors across Barbados that Government will be bringing comprehensive vendor legislation to ensure that illegal vending is […]
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Government has heard the cries of residents living in those parishes that have experienced protracted water outages and is pleading with residents to be patient, as it works diligently to have their taps flowing with water again. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley made this plea on Saturday, as she addressed an appreciation ceremony hosted by […]
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One passenger on board a repatriation flight from the United States tested positive for COVID-19 on arrival at the Grantley Adams International Airport yesterday. The Jet Blue flight brought 115 passengers, who were all tested on arrival. The American woman, who is resident in Barbados, was the sole positive test, and was immediately transferred to […]
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(Pictured above) The late Sir Everton DeCourcy Weekes. (BGIS Library) Barbadian cricketing legend, Sir Everton Weekes, is to be accorded an official funeral. This was revealed this afternoon by Minister of the Creative Economy, Culture and Sports, John King, after consultation with the family of Sir Everton, who passed away on Thursday at the age […]
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Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Wilfred Abrahams speaking to the media before heading on a tour of the cave at the Bowmanston Pumping Station in St. John. Looking on are BWA’s Technical Advisor to the Board, Dr. John Mwansa ( left) and CBC journalist, Shane Sealy. (S.Forde-Craigg/BGIS) Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Wilfred […]
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Everton Weekes, born February 26, 1925, was one of the great Three Ws who made up the bulwark of the West Indian side of the 1950s. Arunabha Sengupta recalls the life and career of the man who ended up with the seventh-best average among all batsmen who have ever played the game. A short, compact man with […]
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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. (FP) Government could soon be introducing the 12-month Barbados Welcome Stamp to allow visitors the option to work remotely from Barbados for a year at a time. This disclosure was made by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, who explained that the stamp concept, now being refined for promotion, would allow […]
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Statement from Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley on the passing of Patrick Hoyos Once again, with a profound sense of sadness, I find myself in the position of paying tribute to a stalwart of the media fraternity who has left us unexpectedly. Patrick Hoyos was the consummate journalist, an interviewer with a shark-like tenacity for […]
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Barbados’ Ambassador to CARICOM, David Comissiong, hoisting the CARICOM flag at Government Headquarters, Bay Street, today . (C.Lashley/BGIS) Barbados now has the CARICOM flag flying “at the seat of power” at Government Headquarters. The flag was raised today by Barbados’ Ambassador to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), David Comissiong, during a short ceremony in the presence […]
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