Barbados’ COVID-19 Czar Richard Carter ( PICTURED ABOVE ) has issued an absolute and final warning to businesses who continue to flout the COVID-19 protocols outlined by Government. Speaking on the state-owned Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) Evening News Carter said: “This message is clear and from the cabinet of Barbados it’s an absolute clear and […]
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Antigua Gazettes New Companies Legislation Offering Hope For LIAT The Antigua and Barbuda government has provided an avenue for the regional airline, LIAT, to seek Court protection rather than being forced into liquidation after it announced that the Companies (Amendment) Act 2020 was gazetted on Wednesday. A statement issued after the weekly Cabinet meeting said […]
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Pictured above is Prime-Ministers Mottley and PM Gonsalves CARICOM Chairman. Posted on 15 July 2020 On July 8, 2020, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) delivered its judgement on the long-running saga touching and concerning the election of the President and members of the National Assembly of Guyana — the General and Regional Elections — held […]
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PATRICK RICARDO “ Pat ” HOYOS LAID TO REST. Dozens turned up at the Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, Coral Ridge, Christ Chrch, Barbados to pay final tribute to PATRICK RICARDO “ Pat ” HOYOS. The Prime Minister Mia Mottley headed the list that included his colleages, dignitaries, family and friends. The 67 year old Pat […]
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Electric Vehicle Maintenance Personnel Graduate…. With the arrival of 33 electric vehicles added to the Transport Board fleet of buses the need for qualified technicians was given high priority and the Ministry of Transport, Works and Maintenance through the Samuel Jacman Prescod Institute of Technology developed a 30-hour course in Electric Vehicles Maintenance Fundamentals. This […]
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Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Wilfred Abrahams said the importation of fossil fuels was a financial burden Government could not sustain, and in 2018, the imports stood in excess of $510 million. (C.Pitt/BGIS) Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Wilfred Abrahams, is urging Barbadians to consider investing in storage facilities and becoming independent power […]
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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, pictured buying produce at the BARVEN Outdoor Market on Saturday, says Government will be bringing legislation to ensure that illegal vending is decriminalised. (C.Pitt/BGIS) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is assuring scores of vendors across Barbados that Government will be bringing comprehensive vendor legislation to ensure that illegal vending is […]
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Government has heard the cries of residents living in those parishes that have experienced protracted water outages and is pleading with residents to be patient, as it works diligently to have their taps flowing with water again. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley made this plea on Saturday, as she addressed an appreciation ceremony hosted by […]
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Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Wilfred Abrahams speaking to the media before heading on a tour of the cave at the Bowmanston Pumping Station in St. John. Looking on are BWA’s Technical Advisor to the Board, Dr. John Mwansa ( left) and CBC journalist, Shane Sealy. (S.Forde-Craigg/BGIS) Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Wilfred […]
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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. (FP) Government could soon be introducing the 12-month Barbados Welcome Stamp to allow visitors the option to work remotely from Barbados for a year at a time. This disclosure was made by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, who explained that the stamp concept, now being refined for promotion, would allow […]
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