BY PUBLIC RELATIONS | JUN 7, 2022 | The late Professor George Lamming. (BGIS Library) The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, on the passing of Professor George Lamming, Caribbean and global literary luminary. “Professor George Lamming, Caribbean and global literary luminary, Philosopher King of […]
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JUN 4, 2022 Sadly, it seems now that almost weekly, we are forced to say goodbye to one of our national icons. Today, it is our international recognised and respected novelist, essayist and poet, George Lamming, who without doubt stood for decades at the apex of our island’s pantheon of writers. Indeed, George Lamming, must […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | MAY 26, 2022 I am indeed shocked and saddened at the news of the passing of former parliamentarian, Joseph “Johnny” Tudor today. Johnny lived and breathed politics, and in true rustic Barbadian style was never afraid to take on any opponent. From his language to his every interaction, the son […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | MAY 7, 2022 Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley (FP) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has expressed solidarity with the Government and people of Cuba, and offered any assistance Barbados can render, following a horrific explosion in downtown Havana on Friday. Reports from the Cuban capital indicate that about two dozen […]
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APR 5, 2022 Barbados recorded 432 new COVID-19 cases, 186 males and 246 females, from the 1,715 tests conducted on Monday, April 4, by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. The cases comprised 93 persons under the age of 18, and 339 who were 18 years and older. There were 72 people in isolation facilities, […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | APR 2, 2022 | (Stock Photo) I wish, on behalf of the Government and people of Barbados, to extend sincere condolence to the Government and people of St. Kitts and Nevis, on the passing of former Nevis Premier Vance Winkworth Amory earlier today at the age of 72. Just one […]
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(Stock Photo) MAR 19, 2022 – BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | News of the passing of Dr Hugh Sealy, with whom I have maintained a very close friendship since the days we attended primary school together, has left me in a state of shock. I have lost a true friend and trusted advisor, and Barbados, […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | FEB 27, 2022 Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Dale Marshall. (FP) Issue of Delays in Releasing Bodies for Burial In recent days, I have heard growing concerns expressed about delays in releasing bodies for burial, as well as the conditions in which some bodies have been presented. This […]
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The Body of Former Member of Parliament and Minister of Government, the late Dr. Don Blackman Former Member of Parliament and Minister of Government, the late Dr. Don Blackman. (GP) being viewed by his Wife and MP Trevor Prescod. Former Member of Parliament and Minister of Government, Dr. Don Blackman, will be accorded an Official […]
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BY BGIS | FEB 25, 2022 Former Member of Parliament and Minister of Government, the late Dr. Don Blackman. (GP) Former Member of Parliament and Minister of Government, Dr. Don Blackman, will be accorded an Official Funeral on Tuesday, March 1, at the Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens and Crematorium, The Ridge, Christ Church. It will […]
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