(Stock Photo) It is with sadness that I join Barbadians generally, and the calypso fraternity in particular, in paying tribute to Colin “Observer” Reid, who passed away at his home today. Colin was, without doubt, one of the shareholders of the local calypso competition, with a loyal following that respected him for his prolific song-writing […]
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A 53-year-old Guyanese woman yesterday became the 177th person to be diagnosed with COVID-19 in Barbados. She arrived on Trans Guyana Airways on September 1, and has been transferred to the isolation facility at Harrison Point, St. Lucy. Meanwhile, one person will be discharged from the facility today, after two consecutive negative tests for the viral […]
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Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Innovation Science and Smart Technology, Charley Brown (left), and General Manager of Productive Business Solutions (Barbados) Ltd, Elvin Nash, signing the contract to start the Barbados Digital ID and National ID Card Replacement Project. (Photo courtesy MIST) The Barbados Digital ID and National ID Card Replacement Project has officially started with the signing of a contract between the Ministry […]
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Travellers coming into Barbados from a country categorised as high or medium risk are strongly advised to have a valid negative COVID-19 PCR test result from an accredited laboratory within 72 hours prior to arrival. (Stock Photo) Several European countries have now been deemed high risk by health authorities for travel into Barbados. And a […]
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Retired Executive Personal Assistant at Ilaro Court, Roseita Green ( at left ) , in conversation with Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley during her retirement luncheon at Ilaro Court. (S. Austin/BGIS) After 25 years of giving yeoman service to four of this country’s Prime Ministers, Executive Personal Assistant at Ilaro Court, Roseita Green, has retired. Mrs. […]
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Minister of Health and Wellness, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bostic, disclosed that negotiations had begun to establish a direct air route between Barbados and Ghana. (Stock Photo) Minister of Health and Wellness, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Bostic, announced on Monday that Barbados has established an embassy in Ghana and the opening is scheduled for October. The announcement […]
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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley – pays TRIBUTE to Dionna Browne Findlay ( pictured above ) . Anyone who knew Dionna Browne Findlay knew she lived by the mantra, “Choice, not chance”, and while her passing today was certainly not of her choosing, there is no doubt that she held true to this belief until the […]
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Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs, Wilfred Abrahams, recently toured the offices of the Immigration Department at the BTI Corporate Centre, Princess Alice Highway, and had an opportunity to chat with the staff. (Photo: S. Medford/BGIS) Senior staff of the Immigration Department were reminded of the important role they play in the tourist […]
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As part of their new slogan, Discover The New Post, the Barbados Postal Service is offering the public the opportunity to have their online renewed driver’s licence delivered directly to them. This service was launched on August 19, when Minister of Innovation, Science and Smart Technology, Senator Kay McConney, in collaboration with Minister of Home Affairs, […]
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BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | SEP 1, 2020 | TOP STORIES The Barbados Postal Service (BPS), over the years, has developed many services and formed partnerships in an effort to process and deliver communications, in a secure, reliable, timely and economical manner. These services came into focus recently, when Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs, Wilfred Abrahams; Permanent Secretary, […]
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