JUN 4, 2022 Sadly, it seems now that almost weekly, we are forced to say goodbye to one of our national icons. Today, it is our international recognised and respected novelist, essayist and poet, George Lamming, who without doubt stood for decades at the apex of our island’s pantheon of writers. Indeed, George Lamming, must […]
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Government Committed To Transforming Rural Communities BY JULIE CARRINGTON | JUN 4, 2022 | TOP STORIES Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is promising residents living in rural Barbados adequate amenities and facilities that would transform their communities to vibrant spaces of abode. She gave the undertaking on Thursday as she addressed residents of St. […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | JUN 1, 2022 Minister with responsibility for Culture, Senator Dr. Shantal Munro-Knight, speaking at the official launch of Heritage Month at the Barbados Synagogue and Heritage District, Synagogue Lane, The City, last night. (C. Pitt/BGIS) Government will be offering an annual award for restoration to stimulate a culture of renovation and […]
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BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | JUN 1, 2022 Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey; Chargé d’affaires at the Embassy of Venezuela, Martha Gabriela Ortega Peraza; and Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Corey Lane, pose for a photograph following the courtesy call. (T. Barker/BGIS) The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela through its embassy located […]
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BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | MAY 31, 2022 Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Dr. The Most Honourable Jerome Walcott thanks author Dr. Sharon Marshall as he receives a copy of her new book A Return To Roots: “Cubajans” In Barbados. (C. Pitt/BGIS) Former journalist Dr. Sharon Marshall has authored the book A Return To Roots: […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | MAY 31, 2022 Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and officials meeting with senior officials from Banks DIH Limited at Ilaro Court, yesterday. (C. Pitt/BGIS) Government is looking to Guyana to assist with the provision of healthier inputs to be added to the current school meals menu, to control the rising cases […]
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BY FABIAN BELGRAVE | MAY 29, 2022 Minister of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security, Indar Weir, greets a livestock owner while touring Agrofest 2022 after the official opening. (C. Pitt/BGIS) After a two-year hiatus, the popular Barbadian agricultural showcase, Agrofest, has returned to Queen’s Park. Themed Greening Together Ah Caribbean Ting, the event was officially opened […]
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BY FABIAN BELGRAVE | MAY 29, 2022 The Minister of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security, Indar Weir and Chief Agriculture Officer, Keeley Holder, cut the ribbon to open the Brown’s Pond reservoir at River Plantation in St. Philip while Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley observes (right). The opening of this reservoir will provide farmers in […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | MAY 28, 2022 Government Ministries have been asked to work with the major players in the sector to come up with ways to shield Barbadians from rising prices. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley made this disclosure on Friday evening in her remarks at the opening ceremony for Agrofest, in Queen’s Park. […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | MAY 26, 2022 I am indeed shocked and saddened at the news of the passing of former parliamentarian, Joseph “Johnny” Tudor today. Johnny lived and breathed politics, and in true rustic Barbadian style was never afraid to take on any opponent. From his language to his every interaction, the son […]
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