BY PUBLIC RELATIONS JAN 3, 2023 Some 2,197 passengers disembarked from the Rhapsody of the Seas cruise ship this morning under the new operational plan dedicated to improving the passengers’ transit in Port. Barbados Port Inc. (BPI) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), David Jean-Marie, reported that while some able-bodied passengers opted to walk via the clearly […]
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BY PUBLIC RELATIONS | DEC 30, 2022 An improved operational plan has been implemented to assist homeport cruise passengers disembarking within the Port of Bridgetown. The announcement was made by Barbados Port Inc.’s (BPI) Chief Executive Officer (CEO), David Jean-Marie. “BPI recognises that some guests who had taken the Rhapsody of Seas cruise were in […]
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BY BGIS | DEC 30, 2022 (Stock Photo) The Firearms Amendment Act 2022 comes into force on January 1, 2023, with more severe fines and penalties. Some of the penalties are listed below. According to Section 29(2) of the Act, “a person who aids, abets, counsels or procures another or conspires with another to commit an offence under this Act, […]
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BY BGIS | DEC 28, 2022 Centenarian Beryl Bridgeman celebrated her milestone on Tuesday, December 27. (T. Barker/BGIS) There was a celebratory mood at Rowans, St. George, on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, as one of Barbados’ latest centenarians, Mrs. Beryl Bridgeman, enjoyed her birthday, surrounded by family and friends. As part of the celebrations, […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | DEC 25, 2022 It is with a feeling of thankfulness that I reach out to greet fellow Barbadians, residents and visitors on this Christmas Day 2022. Some cynics may ask the question what is there to be thankful for and I would reply that there is so much to be […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | DEC 25, 2022\ A Christmas Message by the Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley. (PMO) Fellow Barbadians and friends of Barbados, here at home, or wherever my message reaches you, I extend to you the warm greetings of this very special season with all its festivities, and uplifting music. Barbados’ […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | DEC 21, 2022 Minister of the Environment and National Beautification, Adrian Forde accepting the award from The Nature Conservancy’s CEO, Jennifer Morris. (GP) Barbados was honoured by The Nature Conservancy for its leadership on the recent Blue Bond issue and the Bridgetown Initiative. Head of the delegation and Minister of […]
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BY PUBLIC RELATIONS | DEC 21, 2022 (NCF) The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has an array of activities lined up for this Yuletide Season aimed at pushing the products and services of local artists and artisans. The NCF has again partnered with the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) to produce QEH Christmas Lunchtime Concerts, which began on […]
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BY PUBLIC RELATIONS | DEC 21, 2022 From left – Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Senator Dr. Shantal Munro-Knight; Barbados’ Ambassador to CARICOM, David Comissiong; and Director of the Museum and Historical Society of Barbados, Alissandra Cummins at Friday’s End of Year Mixer. (NCF) The Prime Minister’s Office, Culture, hosted an End of Year […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | DEC 19, 2022 Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn. (FP) The Ministry of Finance announces that Wednesday, December 21, 2022 shall be a VAT Holiday in Barbados. The objective is to provide a welcome ease for consumers who have faced 33 months of significant economic challenges due solely […]
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