Kemol KingMay 22, 2021 Vice President, Hon. Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has said while the Government has no plans to increase curfew hours, it would consider providing more assistance to persons who are particularly vulnerable to the hardships of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Vice President said the Administration is taking a balanced approach to addressing the […]
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(Stock Photo) The Winston Scott Polyclinic, at Jemmotts Lane, St. Michael, will be participating in the Immunisation Unit’s open days this weekend, which are being held on Saturday, May 22, and Sunday, May 23. The initiative is for persons who received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine before April 1, 2021, but who have […]
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Kemol KingMay 22, 2021 His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali says the inputs of the diaspora are critical to framing Guyana’s development strategy. The President made this statement during his address at the inaugural Virtual Diaspora Conference. “You’re not here just to listen to the plans and opportunities that we have here in Guyana. But […]
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The Cabinet Office is located at Government Headquarters, Bay Street. (FP) MAY 22, 2021 —— GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS FEATURE. The Cabinet of the Government of Barbados wishes to announce the establishment of a Republican Status Transition Advisory Committee (RSTAC) to help plan and manage the transition of Barbados from a monarchial to a republican system. The […]
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SATURDAY — MAY 22, 2021 Six new positive cases of COVID-19, two females and four males, were reported by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory on Friday, May 21. They were identified from among the 595 tests conducted. As a result, there are now 58 people in isolation. Barbados has recorded 3,991confirmed cases of COVID-19 […]
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Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey, speaking at the reopening of the Pile Bay Fish Landing Facility this morning. (A. Reid/BGIS) The modernisation of Barbados’ fishing industry is well underway with the renovation of five fish markets and planned improvements at an additional three. The Pile Bay Fish Landing Facility has […]
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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley unveils the plaque to officially reopen the Pile Bay Fishing Facility today. She was assisted by Member of Parliament, Neil Rowe and Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey. Looking on is Chairman of Barbados Port Inc., Peter Odle. (A. Reid/BGIS) A grant of US$4.5 million has […]
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(Stock Image) The Government of Barbados is gravely concerned and troubled by the recent acts of violence by the Government of the State of Israel and the State of Palestine as well as the resulting injuries to civilians and loss of innocent lives. Barbados fully supports the May 19, 2021 statement by CARICOM, which calls […]
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Staff WriterMay 20, 2021 –With intense focus on children’s safety and abuse In a bid to strengthen collaboration between the Ministry of Human Services and Social Security and the Guyana Police Force (GPF), Minister, Hon. Dr. Vindhya Persaud on Wednesday held discussions with Assistant Commissioner of Police Clifton Hicken. Minister Persaud pursued this meeting because […]
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Pictured above — British High Commissioner Scott Furssedonn-Wood presenting Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley with his letter of introduction during his visit to Ilaro Court. (S. Maughan/BGIS) MAY 20, 2021 JULIA RAWLINS-BENTHAM – BGIS Barbados remains “good friends” with Britain, despite its intention to become a Republic later this year. This was underscored when new […]
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