Pictured above is Trey Cumberbatch the 2021 Commonwealth Caribbean Rhodes Scholar. Trey Cumberbatch of Kirtons, St. Philip, was chosen as the 2021 Commonwealth Caribbean Rhodes Scholar. The announcement was made yesterday by Governor General Dame Sandra Mason at Government House. After a full day of virtual interviews with eight candidates and deliberations, both face-to-face and virtually, […]
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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley listens attentively to 11-year-old award-winning filmmaker, Maria Marshall, during a courtesy call at Ilaro Court today. (C. Pitt/BGIS) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has praised 11-year-old award-winning filmmaker of Little Thoughts on Big Matters, Maria Marshall, for her activist role in protecting the environment. Maria met with Ms. Mottley today at […]
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President Irfaan Ali laying his wreath (Office of the President photo)By Stabroek News November 9, 2020 President Irfaan Ali yesterday paid homage to the men and women who died in service to the Commonwealth during World Wars I and II. According to the Office of the President, the Head of State was joined by Prime […]
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President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice President Elect Kamala Harris. (Stock Photo) America has spoken and the world is inspired. The people and Government of Barbados warmly congratulate President-Elect Joe Biden and his Vice President Elect Kamala Harris, the first woman and person of colour to hold that position. I am sure that we in the […]
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Guadeloupe-based regional carrier Air Antilles has increased its commitment to Barbados by offering eight weekly flights from Barbados to St. Lucia, and four weekly flights from Barbados to Dominica. Founder and owner of Companie Aérienne Interrégoinale Express (CAIRE) – parent company of Air Antilles, Eric Kourry, made the announcement today, during a press conference at […]
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From left to right: National Sports Council Director, Neil Murrell; Permanent Secretary, Yolande Howard; Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Dwight Sutherland; Cuban Ambassador to Barbados, Sergio Jorge Pastrana; and Senior Foreign Service Officer, Sandra Gittens, pose for a photo following today’s meeting. (S. Forde-Craigg/BGIS) Since 1972, Barbados has had an exceptional relationship with […]
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CARICOM News Time 28 Oct 2020 GO HERE FOR FEATURE STORY — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNfSsj1IpDU&feature=youtu.be 0:00:55 CXC INDEPENDENT REVIEW TEAM REPORT IN MODIFIED APPROACH BEST OPTION IN CIRCUMSTANCES; BETTER COMMUNICATION NEEDED 0:02:49 CONCERNS OVER VESSEL IN GULF OF PARIA MINIMAL RISK OF OIL SPILL 0:05:29 FOCUS ON STATISTICS STATISTICS CHAMPION CALLS FOR FUNDING FOR REGIONAL STRATEGY FOR […]
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Executive Director, Barbados Accreditation Council, Lisa Gale. (GP) Many are still very unclear as to what post-COVID-19 will look like, how long it will be around, or whether we will have to work with this disruptive crisis forever. At this point, nobody knows. One thing is for sure: It has unprecedented implications for all. As […]
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Natasha SmithOctober 18, 2020 – GPHC Head of Surgery The Guyana Anaesthesiologist Society has been highlighting the vital role anaesthesiologists play in healthcare delivery. The Society created an interactive space to educate the public about that role at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation (GPHC) on Friday as part of local observances marking World Anaesthesia Day. […]
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(Stock Photo) As interest in the Barbados Welcome Stamp increases worldwide, visitors can now get assistance applying for the programme 24 hours a day, seven days a week. This is thanks to a new toll-free hotline, as well as an instant chat feature on the website www.barbadoswelcomestamp.bb, both just launched by the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. […]
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