AuthorReverend Aaron “Buddy” Larrier presents a copy of his book A Man of Vision with a Mission of Hope to Member of the African Diaspora Development Institute, Philip Springer while Chairman, Pan-African Coalition of Organisations, Wayne Onkphra Wells (left) and Founder of Passionate Words Editing Services, Robert Gibson, look on. (NLS) BY JULIE CARRINGTON | MAY 18, […]
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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley seen greeting Netherland’s Ambassador Sandor Marnix Raphaël Varga van Kibéd en Makfalva, during a recent courtesy call at Ilaro Court. Looking on at left is Honorary Consul for the Netherlands, Anthony Gittens. (C. Pitt/BGIS) BY JULIE CARRINGTON | MAY 17, 2022 Barbados is keenly optimistic about deepening its relationship with […]
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Entertainer sings praises of teen talent and Richard Stoute Article first appeared in Barbados Today Published onMay 17, 2022 Orlando Hinds travels many miles yearly from Brooklyn, New York, to Barbados just to make it for the Richard Stoute Teen Talent. “I always try to come here as often as possible because I really love Barbados […]
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BY JULIA RAWLINS-BENTHAM | MAY 16, 2022 Holetown, St. James (pictured) is one of seven regional communities earmarked for Tsunami Ready Recognition over the next 18 months. (FP) Two new communities are set to undergo the Tsunami Ready Recognition programme as they work towards achieving the Tsunami Ready designation status by yearend. They are Porters […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | MAY 16, 2022 A monument will be installed in National Heroes Square in Bridgetown (pictured) to commemorate the Barbadian family. (FP) Barbadians are being encouraged to show off their creativity and come up with a fitting piece that represents the Barbadian family, its contribution and journey as a people and a […]
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BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | MAY 14, 2022 Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa Cummins and Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Jens Thraenhart, taking a photo with a giant postcard at Bathsheba, St. Joseph, yesterday. The giant postcard initiative is part of the Sweet Summer Campaign which seeks to promote unique locations across […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | MAY 14, 2022 Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley in discussion with (from left to right) IMF Mission Chief, Bert van Selm; Senior Economic Advisor to the government, Dr. Kevin Greenidge; and Director of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ian Carrington, following a press conference at Ilaro Court, yesterday. (C. Pitt/BGIS) Government will decide in […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | MAY 14, 2022 Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley speaking to the media following a IMF review meeting at Ilaro Court yesterday. She is joined by the IMF’s Mission Chief, Bert van Selm. (C. Pitt/BGIS) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has defended her government’s position in suspending its debt prior to the […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | MAY 13, 2022 Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley speaking at the NTI Coursera Phase Two launch and Road Show at the Valley Resource Centre, St. George, yesterday. Also pictured from left to right: Senator Toni Moore; Coursera’s Director of International Public Sector Practice, Matt Klein; and Director of the NTI, Dr. […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | MAY 13, 2022 | From left to right: Government’s Special Advisor on Culture and Heritage, Senator John King; Cultural Ambassador of Barbados, Dr. The Most Hon Anthony “Gabby” Carter; Professor Emerita of Social History, Verene Shepherd; Ghanaian Member of Parliament, Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo; and UNFPA Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Harold […]
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