Godfrey Broomes — GUYANA INFORMATION SERVICE….November 8, 2021 Minister of Health, Dr. Frank Anthony, MP, said there will be no further extension for travellers to take the second dose of a covid vaccine to enter the country. During the COVID-19 update on Monday, Dr. Anthony affirmed that after November, only fully vaccinated passengers will be […]
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BY SHARON AUSTIN | NOV 8, 2021 PICTURED ABOVE : Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. (FP) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has told the global community that there is a need for a loss and damage fund for countries on the frontline of the climate crisis. Ms. Mottley, who returned to Barbados last night, but […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | NOV 8, 2021 (Stock Photo) The COVID-19 Monitoring Unit and the Royal Barbados Police Force (RBPF) are investigating a report of a suspected bus crawl. The investigation comes after recent photos and video clips surfaced on social media showing a number of persons listening and dancing to music, and consuming […]
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Inter Caribbean Airways to service Guyana-Barbados route in December Shaquille Bourne November 5, 2021 – Guyana Information Service —Gov’t lauded for leadership Whether it is for business or pleasure, citizens and visitors alike can soon expect more competitive options for air travel between Guyana and Barbados. This comes as Inter-Caribbean Airways on Friday launched its […]
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NOV 6, 2021 | TOP STORIES Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Trade, Sandra Husbands. (GP) Trade has to be part of the climate change solution and countries need to cooperate on how to achieve adaptation and mitigation instead of working in silos. Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Trade, Sandra Husbands, shared this view […]
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Barbados launched its Christmas kettles appeal on Friday, November 5, 2021, at the National Heroes Square in the city. The Salvation Army Mission has been in Barbados since 1898. The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. […]
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PICTURED ABOVE: Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey, and Australian High Commissioner, Bruce Lendon. (GP) Barbados’ blue economy is poised to be an economic driver and has the potential to support livelihoods for all. But, Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey, believes that the financing needed to […]
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Barbadians should soon know the list of events being held to celebrate the island’s Republic status. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley made the comments during a wide-ranging press conference on Thursday, to update on her participation in the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland. Ms. Mottley continued: “I think […]
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the historical figure. Guy Fawkes George Cruikshank‘s illustration of Guy Fawkes, published in William Harrison Ainsworth‘s 1840 novel Guy Fawkes Born 13 April 1570 (presumed)York, England Died 31 January 1606 (aged 35)Westminster, London, England Other names Guido Fawkes, John Johnson Occupation Soldier, alférez Criminal status Executed Parent(s) Edward Fawkes (father)Edith (née […]
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PICTURED ABOVE: The late Dennis Johnson. (Photo: VOB 92.9) The Barbadian institution we know today as Starcom Network, once Barbados Rediffusion, is as much a part of our landscape as Holetown, Chalky Mount or Six Roads. And it has been home to some of the most respected personalities in Caribbean radio. In the larger scheme […]
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