(Stock Photo) In order for Barbados to build prosperity in today’s world of trade, Government and local businesses must pursue trade with non-traditional partners. Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Trade, Sandra Husbands shared this view this morning while addressing The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Barbados’ (ICAB) virtual annual conference under the theme ‘Purpose Passion […]
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Wednesday – November 10, 2021 Kemol King Ministers of Government participated in a sod turning exercise for the first Hyatt Place Georgetown Hotel, a US$32 million investment by SIR Investments Inc., which will provide job opportunities for 300 Guyanese. Upon opening in 2024, amenities will include different guest room options, disability outfitted rooms, restaurants […]
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Article by Anesta Henry Published onNovember 10, 2021 Houses ordered from China should arrive here in a week, Minister of Housing Dr William Duguid told journalists on Tuesday, declaring that Government’s programme to repair and rebuild houses affected by this year’s cyclones is in full swing. Dr Duguid said work has already started on the […]
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NOV 9, 2021 – MELISSA ROLLOCK — BGIS Barbados is close to making a decision on administering the Pfizer vaccine to children five to 11 years old. Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kenneth George, made the announcement this morning after a donation of medical supplies to the Ministry of Health and Wellness by the Pan American […]
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PICTURED ABOVE :PAHO/WHO Representative Yitades Gebre (left) and a PAHO Representative presents Minister of Heath Jeffrey Bostic (centre) and Chief Medical Officer Dr Kenneth George with some of the equipment. Other challenges in the healthcare system took priority over COVID-19 vaccinations at one site on Tuesday. Minister of Health Jeffrey Bostic said they determined that the […]
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By DÁNICA COTO, Associated Press — 8 – November 2021 PHOTO ABOVE : © Provided by Associated Press CORRECTS PRIEST NAME TO JEAN-NICAISSE MILIEN FROM JEAN-NICAISE MILLIEN AND GANG NAME TO 400 MAWOZO FROM MAWOSO – Catholic priest Jean-Nicaisse Milien walks to give a Mass in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021. Father Milien was kidnapped […]
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Minister of Energy, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Kerrie Symmonds. (FP) Minister of Energy, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Kerrie Symmonds, has listed a number of initiatives achieved by his Ministry that are aimed at making business facilitation much easier for all. He made the comments today while delivering the feature address at a virtual press conference […]
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STAFF WRITER — Guyana Information Service. November 8 , 2021 As Guyana observes Tourism Awareness Month, works are currently ongoing at the Kingston Seawall to develop that area into one of the city’s major tourist hubs. The redevelopment of this once thriving commercial and cultural centre forms part of the First Lady’s National Beautification Project. […]
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Godfrey Broomes — GUYANA INFORMATION SERVICE….November 8, 2021 Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, said there will be no further extension for travellers to take the second dose of a covid vaccine to enter the country. During the COVID-19 update on Monday, Dr. Anthony affirmed that after November, only fully vaccinated passengers will be […]
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Inter Caribbean Airways to service Guyana-Barbados route in December Shaquille Bourne November 5, 2021 – Guyana Information Service —Gov’t lauded for leadership Whether it is for business or pleasure, citizens and visitors alike can soon expect more competitive options for air travel between Guyana and Barbados. This comes as Inter-Caribbean Airways on Friday launched its […]
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