BY SHARON AUSTIN | MAY 26, 2023 Minister of Energy and Business, Senator Lisa Cummins. (FP) Over 200 persons are expected to gather in Barbados next week to participate in the three-day IRENA-Caribbean Cooperation for Fostering Energy Transition Investments and Finance Conference. The high-level meeting, to be held at Hilton Barbados Resort from May 30 […]
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BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | MAY 27, 2023 Members of the Barbados Constitutional Reform Commission, led by Chairman, retired Justice Christopher Blackman (with microphone), engaging persons attending a Town Hall meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. (A. Reid/BGIS) Barbadians attending the ‘Barbados Comes to Atlanta’ (BCTA) Memorial weekend events, got an opportunity to share their views with members […]
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BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | MAY 26, 2023 Barbados’ Ambassador to the United States and the Organisation of American States, Noel Lynch, has described Barbados as one of the best black-run societies in the world. (A. Reid/BGIS) Barbados is being described as one of the best black-run societies in the world and a small nation that […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | MAY 26, 2023 Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, Ahmed AlKhateeb as he accepts a token from Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley as a lasting memento of his recent trip to Barbados. (C.Pitt/BGIS) Matters pertaining to the conclusion of an air services agreement, opportunities for investment, renewable energy and enhanced training for tourism […]
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Pictured above and at extreme right is the Consul General of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Mrs. Geneva Ross-Tyndall amongst those giving speeches to mark the occasion. The Consul General of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana, Mrs. Geneva Ross-Tyndall; held a Cocktail Reception last night, Thursday 25th May 2023. It was originally planned to celebrate […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | MAY 17, 2023 (Stock Image) A total of 250 primary school students will get the opportunity to participate in the National Library Service’s Africa Day celebrations being held on Thursday, May 25, at Farley Hill National Park, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. It is one of the activities during the […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | MAY 12, 2023 Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley speaking during a press conference at Government Headquarters today. Looking on are: (left to right) Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ryan Straughn; IMF’s Deputy Division Chief /Mission Chief for Barbados, Pablo Morra; Central Bank Governor, Dr. Kevin Greenidge; and Director of […]
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After months of grueling competition Kyrique Alleyne emerged triumphant in the Baje to the World Season 3 competition. In front of the packed Wildey Gymnasium, each finalist performed a piece of their choice which was followed by something in the soca genre. Alleyne staked a firm claim on the title with two fantastic performances. Beating […]
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BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | MAY 8, 2023 Acting President, The Very Reverend Dr. Jeffrey Gibson (seated left) and Deputy Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw (seated right) pose with the six Parliamentary Reform Commissioners (from left) Senator Elizabeth Thompson; Professor Velma Newton; economist Dr. William Chandler Jr.; former Senator Maxine McClean; attorney-at-law Corey Beckles; and Dr. Richard Ishmael. (C. Pitt/BGIS) Six Commissioners of […]
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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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