OCT 28, 2021 ——– BY BGIS As it prepares to celebrate its 63rd anniversary in November, the Barbados Government Information Service (BGIS) has launched a redesigned logo. The department’s new corporate identity was unveiled on Thursday night during a virtual launch on its Facebook page and YouTube channel. It is the first time the logo has been […]
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Update: Wildey bank staff hurt by armed robber’s attack Article by SANDY DEANE Published on October 27, 2021 BY BARBADOS TODAY ONLINE…. AND REPRODUCED HERE…. Two employees of Republic Bank’s Wildey branch were injured when a masked man attempted an armed robbery at the bank around 9:25 a.m. Wednesday, police said Assistant Superintendent of Police […]
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KEMOL KING — GIS 27 OCTOBER 2021 Prime Minister retired Brigadier Mark Phillips said the world is running out of time to fight global warming, and therefore governments must heed the global call to build momentum to increase investments in green infrastructure. The Prime Minister made the comments Wednesday, during the commissioning ceremony for the […]
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OCT 27, 2021 Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has described the upcoming United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) as a “vital meeting”. Ms. Mottley made the comments today before she planted a tree on the grounds of Ilaro Court, as part of a precursor event to COP26, which will be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from […]
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Prime Minister Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit ( with cap and hand raised ) says work on Dominica’s international airport continues to develop and materialize as the team with responsibility for constructing the airport has met with a number of stakeholders. “We are making good progress on their airport. The team was here recently and they met […]
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(Stock Photo) The Central Bank of Barbados is aware of complaints made by customers of domestic banks and credit unions of increased fees for debit card transactions as these institutions transition from the Caribbean Integrated Financial Services Ltd. (CarIFS) automated debit switch that links ATM machines and POS terminals across Barbados to the Visa/Mastercard platforms. […]
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Minister of Health Dr. Frank Anthony ( PICTURED ABOVE ) has noted that children ages five to 11 could begin receiving the Pfizer vaccine as early as next week, once approved by the US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA). This was revealed as the health minister gave the daily Covid-19 update on Tuesday. “Starting from […]
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Five Takeaways from the 2020 Financial Stability Report Author(s): Central Bank Of Barbados Created 01 Oct, 2021CBB BlogFinancial Stability ReportGeneral Press ReleaseViews: 841Print Share ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInEmail Do you have an account at a bank, credit union, or finance and trust company? Do you have insurance for your car, house, or yourself? Do you have a pension plan? […]
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(The new BGIS logo will be revealed on Thursday, October 28, 2021.) The Barbados Government Information Service (BGIS) is embarking on a journey and we want you on board with us. This Thursday, October 28, at 8:00 p.m. (20:00 hrs), the BGIS will virtually launch its new logo on its Facebook page and YouTube channel. […]
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