By GOV.BB on – 17 Jan 2024, 12:01PM Fishermen are being encouraged to have their commercial fishing vessels re-registered, as the Fisheries Division undertakes a re-marking exercise to bring them in line with international standards. The process of remarking these vessels is now under way, and will see fishing boats bearing registration numbers starting with […]
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Chief Justice Leslie Haynes (centre) poses with new High Court Judge, Bryan Lawson Weekes (left) and Justice of Appeal, Victoria Charles-Clarke, following a swearing-in ceremony at State House, yesterday. (J. Bishop/BGIS) Chief Justice Leslie Haynes says the two recent appointments to the judiciary will allow for the implementation of new strategies to alleviate the existing […]
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By Sharon Austin, May 22, 2024. Minister of Energy and Business, Senator Lisa Cummins. (GP) The Barbados Electronic Single Window for Trade (BeSWIFT) platform, beswift.gov.bb, is currently in the testing phase and on the cusp of going live. Minister of Energy and Business, Senator Lisa Cummins, disclosed that the pilot for the initiative, which will enhance […]
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Dear Member,Our office located in “Mervue House”, Marine Gardens, Hastings, Christ Church will be closed to the public from Monday May 27, 2024 until Thursday July 11, 2024.During this period, members can find us at the Lynch Insurance Brokers’ kiosk in Sky Mall, Haggatt Hall, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Payments can […]
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BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | FEB 23, 2024 Consul General Lorenzo Harewood (seated, second from left) with staff of the New York Consulate. Seated (left to right) – Consul Angela Kinch; Vice Consul, Julianne Walrond; and Beverley Miller-Coppin. Standing (left to right) – Lynette Callender-Heaven; Michael Watts; Margo Parris; Jalissa Medford; Michael Straker; and Linda Watson-Lorde. (Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign […]
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President The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason ( extreme Right ) being fascinated with holding this Parrot as Richard Clarke of the Barbados Cage-Aviary Bird Association over her right shoulder looking on with others . Don’t miss Barbados’ biggest agricultural exhibition!! Every year Agrofest attracts over 60,000 patrons from all over the world. Don’t miss […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | FEB 20, 2024 Minister of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector, Colin Jordan. (GP) February 20 is observed as World Day of Social Justice. On this day, we raise voices awareness of the fight against inequality, prejudice, and any other unfair treatment. Along with highlighting global social injustice, it […]
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BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | FEB 20, 2024 (Stock Photo) As of December 31, 2023, the Barbados 12-Month Welcome Stamp Programme has received 4,937 applications, of which 2,965 were approved (41 per cent family units and 59 single applicants). From the total number of applications received, 65 per cent were from individuals and 35 per cent from families. A […]
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BY JOY-ANN GILL | FEB 9, 2024 Minister of Labour, Colin Jordan, listens to a question from the media at today’s post-Cabinet press conference at the Ministry of Home Affairs and Information. He was joined by (left to right) Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams; Minister of Energy and Business, Senator Lisa Cummins; and Minister […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | FEB 9, 2024 The late Justice of Appeal, Hon. Justice Jefferson Cumberbatch. (GP) The recent passing of Honourable Justice of Appeal, Jefferson Cumberbatch, is a tremendous loss to Barbados and the wider region. Justice Cumberbatch served in the capacity of Deputy Chairman and later as Chairman of the Anti-Money Laundering […]
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