Felecia ValenzuelaJune 30, 2021 – to boost ongoing COVID-19 vaccination campaign The first consignment of the Chinese made Sinopharm vaccine arrived in Guyana early Wednesday morning, with the remaining doses scheduled to arrive later this week. Minister of Health, Hon. Dr. Frank Anthony said Wednesday’s shipment was the first of 100,000 doses purchased from the People’s […]
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Prime Minister Pays Tribute To Gordon Brooks JUN 30, 2021 Today, even as I deal with the pain of the passing of my own brother, I believe it is appropriate for me to pause for a moment to express condolences to the family of veteran photographer Gordon Brooks, who also passed away yesterday. Gordon, whose […]
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Warren Mottley, 55, brother of Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, has passed away. Reports are that he died at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital this evening surrounded by his family including the Prime Minister. Warren Mottley, a lawyer, was admitted to the bar in 2002 when his sister, the then Attorney General, introduced him. He has […]
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SHARON AUSTINGILL-MOORE — BGIS Ceremony for the arrival of Sinopharm (COVID-19) vaccines in Barbados, donated by the Government of the People’s Republic of China. (PMO). Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is pleading with unvaccinated Barbadians “to do what is necessary” to protect themselves and their loved ones. Ms. Mottley made the comments today at […]
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BARBADOS: Chief Medical Officer: Sinopharm Vaccines Safe JUN 29, 2021 – MELISSA ROLLOCK — BGIS Ceremony for the arrival of Sinopharm (COVID-19) vaccines in Barbados, donated by the Government of the People’s Republic of China. (PMO). China’s Sinopharm vaccines are “safe and efficacious” and are 79 per cent effective against SARS-CoV-2 infections, says Chief Medical […]
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The cluster of COVID-19 cases identified at a business has now grown to 12. Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, disclosed this morning that the three persons sent for assessment at the Harrison Point Isolation Facility had tested positive for the virus, along with two family members. He had stated yesterday that […]
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JUN 24, 2021 —– BY SHARON AUSTIN — BGIS Renaming Ceremony of the Barbados Community College Hospitality Institute and Hotel PomMarine. (PMO) The University College of Barbados is still on the cards. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley said the establishment of this institution is still an absolute priority in the country’s development. She made the comments […]
Continue ReadingArticle first appeared in Barbados Today Anesta Henry Published onJune 23, 2021 One year after photojournalist Christoff Griffith lost his life while on the job his hurting relatives, friends and media colleagues gathered at his burial site at Coral Ridge to reflect on his life. During the memorial service, wreaths were also laid at the […]
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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and new Roman Catholic Bishop of Bridgetown, Neil Scantlebury in discussion at Ilaro Court. (FP) I am absolutely delighted to offer hearty congratulations to a fellow countryman, Father Neil Sebastian Scantlebury, on his elevation today to the position of Roman Catholic Bishop of Bridgetown. That he is the first Barbadian […]
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JUN 19, 2021 ————- BY JULIE CARRINGTON … BGIS Press conference hosted by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley at Ilaro Court – June 19, 2021. (PMO) With the positivity rate for COVID-19 cases continuing to fall and the need to jump-start economic activity and create more jobs, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has announced the removal […]
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