Governor General Dame Sandra Mason said Government would be assisting farmers in providing food and other essential items for Barbadian tables through a low-rate financing initiative. (Stock photo) Vending in Barbados will undergo a major transformation that will see vendors plying their trade in more humane conditions. Governor General Dame Sandra Mason said Government is […]
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Governor General Dame Sandra Mason pointed out that the possession of cannabis would still be unlawful and punishable, but there would be a new approach to how the offender is treated. (Stock Photo) Government will soon be amending the Drug Abuse (Prevention And Control Act) to allow for persons arrested for possession of 14 grammes […]
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Governor General Dame Sandra Mason said the new Immigration Bill would combine options for descendants of Barbadians to obtain citizenship. (Stock photo) Government has outlined plans to tackle a declining birth rate and address the human resource deficit of 80,000 persons in Barbados. This will be done through a new Immigration Bill, which is expected […]
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The BEST Plan is the largest fiscal stimulus package being offered to the country at a maximum value of $300 million. (Stock Photo) In order to counteract the impact of COVID-19 on the country’s tourism sector, Government has agreed to implement a stimulus package known as the Barbados Employment and Sustainable Transformation (BEST) Plan. Governor […]
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The NCSA will continue its efforts to reduce the number of people who are addicted and continue to use and abuse substances. (Stock photo) The National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA), through its counselling service, is committed to the treatment and recovery of individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction. We are aware that young people continue […]
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Governor General Dame Sandra Mason about to inspect the Guard of Honour at Parliament yesterday. ( Photo by David Crichlow) VIEW A VERY EXTENSIVE PHOTOSHOW HERE …….. CLICK THIS LINK…. Government is prepared to recognise a form of civil unions for couples of the same gender, so as to ensure that no human being in […]
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VIEW A VERY EXTENSIVE PHOTOSHOW HERE …….. CLICK THIS LINK…. The State Opening of Parliament showcased a Potpourri of Fashion with the Ladies in attendence and providing a wonderful fashion statement was none other than our own Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley who wore a Pauline Bellamy-designed dress with brocaded overcoat. However, Governor General Dame […]
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Governor General, Dame Sandra Mason, GCMG, D.A., Q.C., inspecting the Guard of Honour after arriving at Parliament today.(Photo: E.Brooks) SPEECH FROM THE THRONE by Her Excellency Dame Sandra Mason, G.C.M.G., D.A., Q.C. Mr. President and Members of the Senate;Mr. Speaker and Members of the House of Assembly;Specially invited guests, ladies and gentlemen;This Parliament reconvenes today, in […]
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A 12-year-old Jamaican girl tested positive for COVID-19 on arrival at the Grantley Adams International Airport yesterday on board a Caribbean Airlines flight from Jamaica. The child, who has gone into isolation at Harrison Point, St. Lucy, was accompanied by her mother and sister, who both tested negative. Meanwhile, four people will leave the isolation […]
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Effective September 19, asymptomatic cases, who are deemed “well and stable enough” by the Ministry of Health and Wellness, may request to self-isolate. (Stock photo) Persons who test positive for COVID-19 after arriving in Barbados are now being given the option to self-isolate at designated properties at their own expense. Currently, everyone who tests positive […]
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