At 12.30 PM on Friday, the Government of Guyana (GOG) obtained the DNA results matching the names of 13 bodies from the Mahdia fire tragedy that were previously not visually identified. The GOG is in a position now to release these bodies to the families of the deceased for funeral arrangements. DNA analyses were conducted […]
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by Sheena Forde-Craigg | May 28, 2023 PICTURED ABOVE : Guests mingle at the Barbados Comes to Atlanta Blue and Gold Gala. (A. Reid/BGIS) Outreach programmes like the ‘Barbados Comes to Atlanta’ (BCTA), have been labelled as a great opportunity for Barbados to engage and build lasting relationships with the diaspora. Minister of State in […]
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At least 19 children have died in a fire in the central Guyanese mining town of Mahdia, officials say. The fire broke out just after midnight on Monday, engulfing a secondary school dormitory and trapping students. Emergency services are struggling to contain the fire because of bad weather conditions, the government says. Initial investigations suggest […]
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HONOURS —————————————————————————————————– BARBADOS SERVICE STARFor meritorious work in the public, fire, military, police, prison or other protective services or in any other similar field of endeavour. Mrs. Edith Loretta Edgar, BSS, JP XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Pictured above Alison Chapman-Andrews is cheerful after receiving a bouquet of flowers from Carol Roberts-Reifer, Chief Executive Officer of the National Cultural Foundation. Alison Chapman-Andrews has built a legacy as one of the island’s premiere visual artists, widely known for her ability to bring a new dimension to familiar scenes. She has forged a partnership […]
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Organization Founded by Shirley Chisholm Congratulates Renaming of Barbados School Vauxhall Primary School renamed to the Shirley Chisholm Primary School By: Shirley Chisholm Cultural Institute Congresswoman Shirley ChisholmVAUXHALL, Barbados – April 4, 2023 – PRLog — The Vauxhall Primary School, the education institution located at Vauxhall, Christ Church was renamed the Shirley Chisholm Primary School during a ceremony today Tuesday, […]
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Burger King has stamped its mark on the Barbadian market. With ten years under their belt, they have made a conscious decision to recognize the contribution of their valued employees. On Sunday night, members of staff stepped away from their daily duties to enjoy the 10 th Anniversary Awards Ceremony and Dinner at the Sandals […]
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PICTURED ABOVE The Minister of Health Senator Dr. The Most Honourable Jerome Walcott, aboard the large caterpillar turning the soil as his groundbreaking task. During the first week of November 2020 Government announced the construction of a new Geriatric Hospital to replace the existing plant at Beckles Road, St. Michael, which was built in the […]
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Pictured above : Renewable energy industrialist Most Hon. Ralph Bizzy Williams, C.E.O of Williams Industries which Burger King is a member of speaking at the press Briefing. Burger King, the fast food chain, are boasting of helping to boost employment for young people in Barbados during their 10 years in Barbados. General Manager Ryan Walters have alluded […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | MAR 10, 2023 On Friday, March 10, the President of the French Republic received the Prime Minister of Barbados, Ms. Mia Amor Mottley, during her visit to Paris. The two leaders welcomed the increasingly strong friendship and partnership between the countries which share the ambition of seeing a fairer international system […]
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