Texas school where 19 pupils and two teachers were shot dead is to be demolished THIS ARTICLE FIRST APEARED IN © Other Sky News breaking The Robb Elementary School, where 19 students and two teachers were gunned down, is to be demolished.© Other Sky News breaking High school dropout Salvador Ramos, went on a murderous rampage at the school […]
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GUYANA: President Ali off to Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
Staff Writer June 21, 2022 His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali, First Lady Mrs Arya Ali, and a team of Government officials left Guyana today to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Kigali, Rwanda. President Ali will join Commonwealth leaders in Rwanda under the theme “Delivering a Common Future: Connecting, Innovating, Transforming,” to […]
Continue ReadingBARBADOS: Senator Cummins: Civil Aviation Bill Coming Soon
BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | JUN 21, 2022 (FP) Barbados will soon have a Civil Aviation Bill. This was disclosed by Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa Cummins, during the first Barbados Aviation Industry Forum, held yesterday at the Barbados Hilton. “I’m pleased to share with you that we are in the final stages […]
Continue ReadingHigh-Level Vision For Barbados’ Aviation Sector
BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | JUN 21, 2022 Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa Cummins, speaking at the first Barbados Aviation Industry Forum at Hilton Barbados yesterday. (GP) Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa Cummins, has stated that there is a “high-level” vision for Barbados’ tourism sector, especially aviation. Speaking during the […]
Continue ReadingTransforming Tourism In Barbados – The Way Forward
BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | JUN 21, 2022 Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.’s, Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Jens Thraenhart, speaking at the first Visit Barbados Industry Forum on the topic “Transforming Tourism In Barbados”, at Hilton Barbados, yesterday. (GP) Barbados must be promoted and marketed differently if it is to increase consumer demand. This is possible if smart public-private sector […]
Continue ReadingBARBADOS: President Dame Sandra Mason’s Vacation Leave Extended
BY BGIS | JUN 21, 2022 | TOP STORIES President of Barbados, The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason. (FP) The President, Her Excellency The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason, will continue on vacation leave until Monday, June 27. In her absence, The Very Reverend Dr. Jeffrey Gibson will perform the functions of the Office of […]
Continue ReadingBARBADOS: Prime Minister Tests Positive For COVID-19
BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | JUN 20, 2022 | CORONA VIRUS, TOP STORIES Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. (FP) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has tested positive for COVID-19. It is a mild case and she has indicated that she is doing well. The doctors have advised that she will remain at home until they determine […]
Continue ReadingBARBADOS:Constitutional Reform Commission Members Sworn-In
PICTURED ABOVE : Attorney General, Dale Marshall, speaking to the media following the swearing-in of the Constitutional Reform Commission at State House, today VIEW PICTURES BELOW. A former attorney general, a trade unionist and teacher, a member of the clergy, a youth student advocate, a disabled rights advocate and attorneys-at-law are among the group of […]
Continue ReadingGUYANA: Funds earmarked for consultation for Amerindian Act revision – President Ali
PICTURED ABOVE His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali being greeted by residents of the Upper Mazaruni. Synieka Thorne June 20, 2022 The government through the Ministry of Amerindian Affairs, has set aside financial resources this year, to commence a national consultation as part of plans to revise the Amerindian Act of 2006. His Excellency, Dr. […]
Continue ReadingGUYANA: President Ali pushes to advance partnership with miners
By Kellon Rover June 16, 2022 ─ announces major infrastructure upgrades for Region Seven Government, through the Guyana Geology and Mines Commission (GGMC) is accelerating plans to ensure the challenges in the mining sector, specifically land management, are addressed as soon as possible. President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali on Wednesday, during an engagement with member […]
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