BY JOY-ANN GILL | MAR 31, 2022 Pictured above staff of the Immigration Department Barbados’ newest citizens were today told that their present status was attained because of the hard work and dedication of this country’s Immigration Department. This was underscored by Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams, as he addressed the Induction […]
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Isaiah BraithwaiteMarch 30, 2022 Pictured above President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali. The sod turning ceremony for the new Guyana/Barbados food terminal in Barbados will soon take place, President, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali has announced. President Ali said the leadership of both countries have already expressed “our unwavering commitment to the removal of every barrier that will […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | MAR 29, 2022 (Stock Image) Approximately 30 Haitian nationals arrived in Barbados between February 20 and 25, 2022. As CARICOM nationals they were granted the regular six months stay as visitors, as provided for under the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas, and in keeping with the Caribbean Community (Movement of Skilled Nationals) […]
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BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | MAR 22, 2022 — BGIS PICTURED ABOVE : Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Dr. The Most Honourable Jerome Walcott ( at right ) in discussion with CEO of ANSA McAL, Anthony N. Sabga III, during a recent courtesy call at the Ministry’s office, Culloden Road, St. Michael. (S. […]
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BY FABIAN BELGRAVE | MAR 21, 2022 From left to right: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Nutritional Security, Terry Bascombe; Barbados’ Minister of Agriculture and Food and Nutritional Security, Indar Weir; Guyana’s Minister of Agriculture, Zulfikar Mustapha; and Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, in discussion during their site visit to […]
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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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His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that it is immensely important to celebrate the integral role that Guyanese women play in the development and integration of our society. The Head of State made this affirmation during a press conference held on Sunday at State House, two days before the world celebrates International Women’s Day. “Let […]
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Natasha Smith-Thomas —— August 27, 2021 Director of the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) Carla James-Vantull says the agency has been making strides in returning the local tourism industry to normalcy. Among those steps is promoting the ongoing COVID-19 vaccination campaign. During a recent interview with DPI, James-Vantull said the worldwide vaccination programme is being used […]
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Kellon Rover Kellon RoverMarch 3, 2022 Guyana is expected to host a regional agriculture investment conference from May 19 to 21, this year to facilitate intense consultations between the public and private sectors on investment opportunities. The event which will be held in Georgetown, will form part of a wider plan, as the Caribbean Community […]
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Staff Writer Staff WriterMarch 3, 2022 —Proposes meeting between CAC and CARICOM Agri task forces to ‘marry priorities’ His Excellency Dr. Irfaan Ali told the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)/Central American Integration System (SICA) Summit that Guyana is ready to collaborate with countries in Central America on agriculture. The Head of State also proposed a meeting between […]
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