By Government of Barbados 6, 2024 (Stock Photo) It was truly a sad moment when I learnt yesterday of the passing of a loyal and devoted member of the Barbados Labour Party family, and a retired hard-working servant of the people of Barbados, Charles Lindsey Bolden. Lindsey was by all measure, small in physical stature, […]
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Legal luminary, former Opposition Leader and BLP stalwart Sir Henry de Boulay Forde was laid to rest today following an official funeral. After a procession which covered parts of his beloved Christ Church West, family, friends, statesmen, and politicians gathered to pay tribute to a man described as selfless at the Christ Church Parish Church. […]
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by Julie Carrington Oct 24, 2024 Former Attorney-General and Minister of External Affairs, Sir Henry de Boulay Forde S.C., M.P. (BGIS Library) The official funeral for former Attorney General and Minister of External Affairs, Sir Henry de Boulay Forde K.A., SC., will be held on Friday, November 1, 2024, at Christ Church Parish Church, Church […]
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Cuban and CARICOM officials lay wreaths in memory of the passengers who lost their lives in the bombing of Cubana de Aviacíon Flight 455, during a commemoration ceremony for the 48th anniversary of the Bombing of Cuban Airlines Flight 455 and the second CARICOM-Cuba Day against Terrorism at the the Cubana Monument, Paynes Bay, St […]
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Lieutenant Colonel Carlos Lovell has been installed as the Barbados Defence Force’s new Chief of Staff.During a well attended Change of Command Parade and Sunset Ceremony this Evening ( 18th September 2024 ) at the Barbados Defense Force Headquarters. In the presence of President Dame Sandra Mason, Prime Minister Mia Mottley, and other members of […]
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by Julie Carrington Sep 17, 2024 Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley congratulates new Chief of Staff of the Barbados Defence Force (BDF), Lieutenant Colonel Carlos Lovell, at State House today. (C. Pitt/BGIS) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has made an impassioned plea to the youth in Barbados to aspire to greatness just like the new […]
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by Government of Barbados – Aug 28, 2024 This afternoon, as I learnt of the passing of Dame Maizie Barker-Welch, I could not help but reflect on the life and contribution of a true Barbadian gem — a lady who contributed so much to our country, and who did so at a time when women […]
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PICTURED ABOVE The life of Barbados Labour Party stalwart, the Honourable Rudolph ‘Cappy’ Greenidge, wascelebrated during a heartfelt funeral service held in the chapel of Coral Ridge Memorial Gardenson Friday morning. The service was attended by a host of dignitaries, including Her ExcellencyPresident Dame Sandra Mason, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, Deputy Prime Minister SantiaBradshaw, […]
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By Julie Carrington – Aug 21, 2024 Minister of State in the Ministry of Education Technological and Vocational Training Sandra Husbands , Dame Graça Machel, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Joy-Ann Skinner, Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Division of Culture, Prime Minister’s Office, Michelle Maynard on their way to the […]
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By GOV.BB on – 17 Jan 2024, 12:01PM Fishermen are being encouraged to have their commercial fishing vessels re-registered, as the Fisheries Division undertakes a re-marking exercise to bring them in line with international standards. The process of remarking these vessels is now under way, and will see fishing boats bearing registration numbers starting with […]
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