BY BGIS | JAN 29, 2024 Centenarian Harold McKenzie Brereton and President The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason. (T. Barker/BGIS) Harold McKenzie Brereton celebrated his 100th birthday on Saturday with his family and friends at Frederica’s Senior Citizens Home, Christ Church. President of Barbados, The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason, who was one of the […]
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PICTURED ABOVE: Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey, (right) admires the unveiled plaque at the newly renovated Vauxhall Senior Citizens’ Village, along with President of the Barbados Association of Retired Persons, Marilyn Rice-Bowen (far left); Acting Director of the National Assistance Board (NAB), Colleen Walcott; and NAB Chairman, Reverend Wayne Kirton. Also pictured are: (in […]
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BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | JAN 23, 2024 | Stakeholders in the accommodation sector were engaged on the draft Tourist Accommodation Bill during a Town Hall Meeting recently. (S. Forde-Craigg/BGIS) The draft Tourist Accommodation Bill will function as a guide for new entrants into the sector and provide a roadmap for compliance, fostering a culture of […]
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BY BGIS | JAN 26, 2024 Minister of Youth, Sports and Community, Empowerment, Charles Griffith, and Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.’s, Sports Manager, Kamal Springer, speaking during the media briefing at Sky Mall, Haggatt Hall, St. Michael, on the 2024 International Cricket Council Men’s T20 World Cup matches being held in Barbados.(A. Henry/BGIS) As Government readies the country for […]
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BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | JAN 23, 2024 Chairman of the BTMI, Shelly Williams, speaking at the closing and award ceremony for Barbados Sailing Week 2024, held at the Barbados Yacht Club, Bay Street. (S. Forde-Craigg/BGIS) As part of its plans to diversify the island’s tourism product, the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) has as one […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | JAN 23, 2024 PICTURED ABOVE : UN Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Didier Trebucq (left), Chief Operations Officer at the Transport Board, Lynda Holder, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Senator Dr. The Hon. Shantal Munro-Knight, and CEO of CG United Insurance, Randy Graham, sharing a light moment after the official launch of the […]
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The 10th Annual Fish and Dragon Festival at the Garfield Sobers Complex on Saturday evening saw a harmonious blend of Barbadian and Chinese cultures. Coordinated by The People’s Republic of China in Barbados and the Central Bank of Barbados, this family-oriented affair marked a return to live performances post-COVID-19. The venue was teeming with a […]
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BY SHARON AUSTIN | JAN 18, 2024 | President of Barbados, The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason congratulates new Master of the High Court, Dr. Coralita Babb-Schaefer, following her swearing-in at State House today. (C. Pitt/BGIS) Dr. Coralita Babb-Schaefer has been sworn in as Master of the High Court. She was sworn in today by […]
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BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG JAN 17,2024 From left to right – Chief Executive Officer of Foster and Ince Cruise Services, Martin Ince; Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Ian Gooding-Edghill; and Captain of the Valiant Lady cruise ship, Justin Lawes, in discussion at the inaugural welcome ceremony for the cruise vessel yesterday. (C. Pitt/BGIS) Barbados’ winter cruise […]
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BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | JAN 15, 2024 Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.’s CEO (acting), Craig Hinds (left); Minister of Tourism, Ian Gooding-Edghill (fourth from left); and BTMI’s Chief Product Development Officer, Marsha Alleyne (right) pose with loyal visitors (left to right) Janet Godfrey; Anne Jones-Forde; Sandra and Neil McRoberts; and Beverley Corscadden. (C. Pitt/BGIS) The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.’s (BTMI) Loyal Visitors […]
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