BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | NOV 12, 2021 | TOP STORIES Lawyer and a human rights activist Roberta Clarke has been elected as a Commissioner to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR). (GP) On Friday, November 12, 2021, during the 51st Regular Session of the General Assembly of the Organisation of American States (OAS), […]
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(Stock Photo) In order for Barbados to build prosperity in today’s world of trade, Government and local businesses must pursue trade with non-traditional partners. Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Trade, Sandra Husbands shared this view this morning while addressing The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Barbados’ (ICAB) virtual annual conference under the theme ‘Purpose Passion […]
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Wednesday – November 10, 2021 Kemol King Ministers of Government participated in a sod turning exercise for the first Hyatt Place Georgetown Hotel, a US$32 million investment by SIR Investments Inc., which will provide job opportunities for 300 Guyanese. Upon opening in 2024, amenities will include different guest room options, disability outfitted rooms, restaurants […]
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Article by Anesta Henry Published onNovember 10, 2021 Houses ordered from China should arrive here in a week, Minister of Housing Dr William Duguid told journalists on Tuesday, declaring that Government’s programme to repair and rebuild houses affected by this year’s cyclones is in full swing. Dr Duguid said work has already started on the […]
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(Stock Photo) The public is asked to note that the Barbados Licensing Authority has started the process of coordinating the delivery of driving licenses to customers who have paid for renewals between July 2020 and October 2021. All cards will be processed and mailed to each customer via the General Post Office courier service. The […]
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Minister of Energy, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Kerrie Symmonds. (FP) Minister of Energy, Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Kerrie Symmonds, has listed a number of initiatives achieved by his Ministry that are aimed at making business facilitation much easier for all. He made the comments today while delivering the feature address at a virtual press conference […]
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Inter Caribbean Airways to service Guyana-Barbados route in December Shaquille Bourne November 5, 2021 – Guyana Information Service —Gov’t lauded for leadership Whether it is for business or pleasure, citizens and visitors alike can soon expect more competitive options for air travel between Guyana and Barbados. This comes as Inter-Caribbean Airways on Friday launched its […]
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ALL travellers into Barbados, inclusive of those deemed fully vaccinated, are asked to review, and indicate their acceptance of the following: ALL travellers must travel with a valid negative Standard COVID-19 PCR test result. With specific reference to the type of PCR test required and accepted for entry into Barbados:Specific Requirements: The specimen taken must […]
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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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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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