BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | JUN 21, 2022 Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa Cummins, speaking at the first Barbados Aviation Industry Forum at Hilton Barbados yesterday. (GP) Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa Cummins, has stated that there is a “high-level” vision for Barbados’ tourism sector, especially aviation. Speaking during the […]
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BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | JUN 21, 2022 Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.’s, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Jens Thraenhart, speaking at the first Visit Barbados Industry Forum on the topic “Transforming Tourism In Barbados”, at Hilton Barbados, yesterday. (GP) Barbados must be promoted and marketed differently if it is to increase consumer demand. This is possible if smart public-private sector […]
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BY BGIS | JUN 21, 2022 | TOP STORIES President of Barbados, The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason. (FP) The President, Her Excellency The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason, will continue on vacation leave until Monday, June 27. In her absence, The Very Reverend Dr. Jeffrey Gibson will perform the functions of the Office of […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | JUN 20, 2022 | CORONA VIRUS, TOP STORIES Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. (FP) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has tested positive for COVID-19. It is a mild case and she has indicated that she is doing well. The doctors have advised that she will remain at home until they determine […]
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PICTURED ABOVE : Attorney General, Dale Marshall, speaking to the media following the swearing-in of the Constitutional Reform Commission at State House, today VIEW PICTURES BELOW. A former attorney general, a trade unionist and teacher, a member of the clergy, a youth student advocate, a disabled rights advocate and attorneys-at-law are among the group of […]
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Williams Industries celebrates 50 years Founder and Chairman Ralph ‘Bizzy’ Williams hails success of business as a “team-effort” PICTURED ABOVE : Founder and chairman of the Williams Industries Group, Ralph “Bizzy” Williams, being presented with a bouquet by his wife Shelley on behalf of the staff, in honour of his contribution to building a successful […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | JUN 15, 2022 | Youth Minister, Charles Griffith, and Member of Parliament, Dwight Sutherland, speaking with members of the newly launched Ellerton Youth and Cultural Club on Sunday. (Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment) The Ellerton Youth and Cultural Club was officially launched at the Ellerton Wesleyan Holiness Church, […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | JUN 15, 2022 Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley and Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, in discussion following the IMF official’s arrival last night. Ms. Georgieva is in Barbados for a four-day visit. (C. Pitt/BGIS) Caribbean governments now have a financial instrument to assist them on the […]
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BY PUBLIC RELATIONS | JUN 14, 2022 The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) has announced the first in a series of forums with tourism stakeholders to keep them updated on Barbados tourism developments and global trends. Chief Executive Officer of the BTMI, Jens Thraenhart, said that “It’s always important to have our tourism partners included […]
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PICTURED ABOVE: Dr. David Bynoe, NationalCoordinator of the Global Environment Facility Small Grants Program implemented by the United Nations Development Program (GEF SGP UNDP) – and Susan Mahon, President of the Coral Reef Restoration Alliance (CORALL) ( All Photos by ©David M. Crichlow – CARIBPIX IMAGES. ) “Collaboration is vital.” That is the message conveyed […]
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