Address of His Excellency, Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, on the occasion of Guyana’s 52nd Republic Anniversary February 23, 2022 by Staff Writer 23 February 2022 Fifty-two years ago, our journey as a Republic began. Along the way, there have been many successes, challenges and threats. Notwithstanding this – […]
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Thu, 24 February 2022 PICTURED ABOVE ” OIL DONKEYS AT WORK IN BARBADOS “ Oil is a precious commodity worldwide and with this crisis the Caribbean is in an unfortunate position as oil prices rises daily. BEIJING (Reuters) – Oil prices soared nearly $2 per barrel in early trade on Friday as Russia’s invasion of […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | FEB 24, 2022 | TOP STORIES (Stock Image) The events of the last few days and weeks in and around Ukraine have been deeply disturbing both to the people of that sovereign, UN member state and for the international order upon which all states depend for their safety and security. […]
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PICTURED Attorney General Dale Marshall entering the first sitting session of Parliament on 8 February 2022. The Mia Mottley administration has delayed all business in the Senate pending a decision from the High Court on whether the Upper Chamber may sit with three vacancies still to be filled. Attorney General Dale Marshall on Monday declared […]
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BY SHARON AUSTIN | FEB 23, 2022 (Stock Photo) The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs has advised that TCP HOT Acquisition LLC dba HRB Brands issued a product recall on February 16, 2022, for Brut and Sure Aerosol Sprays, due to the presence of benzene. The company’s website reported that the voluntary recall is for all […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | FEB 22, 2022 | TOP STORIES Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley in discussion with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Saudi Fund for Development, Ahmed Aqeel Al-Khateeb, during an exit meeting at Ilaro Court yesterday. (C. Pitt/BGIS) Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Saudi Fund […]
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Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa Cummins poses for a photograph with Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Saudi Fund for Development, Ahmed Aqeel Al-Khateeb, prior to his departure. Minister Al-Khateeb was on a four-day visit to Barbados. (S. Forde-Craigg/BGIS) BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | FEB 21, 2022 Barbados and the Kingdom of […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | FEB 21, 2022 Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, presents a gift to Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khateeb, following their recent meeting at Ilaro Court. (B. Hinds/BGIS) Matters pertaining to the conclusion of an air services agreement, financing of major projects through Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and exploring avenues […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | FEB 21, 2022 Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ryan Straughn, greets the IDB’s Country Representative, Viviana Alva Hart, while Country Economist, Cloe Ortiz de Mendivil, looks on during a recent courtesy call at Government Headquarters. (B. Hinds/BGIS) There is a promise from Government to further enhance the […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | FEB 21, 2022 Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ryan Straughn, greets Head of European Union (EU) Delegation to Barbados, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska, at the start of their recent meeting at Government Headquarters. (B. Hinds/BGIS) Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ryan Straughn, has emphasised […]
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