Programme Officer for Coastal Hazards, Tsunami Unit, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, Caribbean, Tsunami Information Centre, Alison Brome (left) in discussion with Australian High Commissioner, Bruce Lendon and Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey. (GP) The National Conservation Commission (NCC) has formed a partnership with Clarity XP and WiFi Caribbean to […]
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PICTURED ABOVE : Co-coordinator of the National Vaccination Programme, Dr. Elizabeth Ferdinand; Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Anton Best, and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Donna Forde, in discussion, while US Ambassador Linda Tagliatela; Acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw, and Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey […]
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PICTURED ABOVE: The late Dennis Johnson. (Photo: VOB 92.9) The Barbadian institution we know today as Starcom Network, once Barbados Rediffusion, is as much a part of our landscape as Holetown, Chalky Mount or Six Roads. And it has been home to some of the most respected personalities in Caribbean radio. In the larger scheme […]
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PICTURED ABOVE: The late broadcaster Dennis Johnson. (Photo: VOB 92.9) NOV 3, 2021 It is with profound regret and deep shock that I learned that veteran broadcaster Dennis Johnson has died. Dennis was passionate about his work and this was evident. His contribution to broadcasting in Barbados is unquestioned. Dennis’ wide-ranging interests and breadth of knowledge on […]
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BY SHARON AUSTIN | NOV 1, 2021 ————— BGIS If the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) is to deliver on the promises made in the Paris Agreement, it must close the gaps in climate mitigation, national determined contributions and climate finance. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley expressed this view today […]
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NOV 2, 2021 Jacks and pot fish will still be among fishermen’s catches when the new Fisheries Regulations become law. But, it will not be business as usual for fishermen, as the regulations which were approved by Cabinet last week outline a number of changes designed to meet the needs of all those in the […]
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PICTURED : It was opened by Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey ( at right ) , and Minister of Energy, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Kerrie Symmonds, who unveiled a plaque during a ceremony on Monday. NOV 2, 2021 BGIS The Payne’s Bay Fish Market has reopened for business after being […]
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NOV 2, 2021 When the inaugural flight of the Eurowings Discover touched down at the Grantley Adams International Airport on Monday, on hand to greet the 105 passengers and its crew members was Germany’s Honorary Consul in Barbados, Andreas Kusay. He was joined by Manager, Barbados Tourism Product Authority, Marsha Alleyne; Interim Chief Executive Officer, Barbados Tourism […]
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Pictured above Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Dwight Sutherland ( at right ) throws the switch along with Executive Director and General Manager of Sagicor Life Inc. Paul Inniss, earlier today As seasonal lights were switched on Monday evening, Community Empowerment Minister Dwight Sutherland declared that a more resilient community can emerge from […]
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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. (FP) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley wants Barbados and Australia to deepen their cooperation, especially in the area of the blue economy, with emphasis on coral reefs. Ms. Mottley shared her views on Friday as she received the Letter of Introduction from Australia’s High Commissioner to Barbados, Bruce Lendon, during […]
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