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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Barbados’ Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary for Climate Change, Law of the Sea, and Small Island Developing States, Elizabeth Thompson greets Australia’s High Commissioner to Barbados, Bruce Lendon, at their recent courtesy call. (GP) Barbados is looking forward to building stronger relations with Australia, particularly on matters related to climate change. Barbados’ Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary […]
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InterCaribbean Airways spreading its Caribbean wings CARIBUPDATE CHANNEL 9.72K subscribers SUBSCRIBE InterCaribbean Airways is reported to be one of six airlines, seeking to fill the void expected to be left by the liquidation of LIAT. CEO of Inter Caribbean Airways Lyndon Gardiner appears on THE WEEK THAT WAS with Zerith McMillan. Richard Cooks 1 year […]
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BY MELISSA ROLLOCK | NOV 10, 2021 | CORONA VIRUS, TOP STORIES Some Barbadians are making the mistake of waiting until it is too late to seek treatment for their COVID-19 symptoms. Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, said the situation was such that it had resulted in a number of deaths […]
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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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STAFF WRITER — Guyana Information Service. November 8 , 2021 As Guyana observes Tourism Awareness Month, works are currently ongoing at the Kingston Seawall to develop that area into one of the city’s major tourist hubs. The redevelopment of this once thriving commercial and cultural centre forms part of the First Lady’s National Beautification Project. […]
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