BY JOY-ANN GILL | NOV 20, 2021 | REPUBLIC, TOP STORIES — BGIS Press briefing on Independence Events – November 18, 2021. (PMO) The National Cultural Foundation (NCF) has teamed up with bands across the island to give Barbadians a musical treat as the island looks to celebrate its transition to republic status. Chief Executive […]
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Pictured above Senator the Honorable Kay McConney who is the Minister of Innovation, Science and Smart Technology of the Government of Barbados. This Ministry’s mandate is to lead the modernization of the public service; and to create a sustainable, enabling environment for a vibrant digital economy and a digitally intelligent society. Press Briefing on Independence […]
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NOV 18, 2021 – BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG — BGIS Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa Cummins, presents a painting of the AIDAperla to Captain Boris Becker at yesterday’s welcome ceremony (C. Pitt/BGIS) With cruise ships sailing at 50 per cent capacity and no clear indication when ships will return to sailing at 100 […]
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BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG | NOV 18, 2021 PHOTO ABOVE : Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa Cummins, chatting with Captain Boris Becker following the AIDAperla’s arrival in the Bridgetown Port yesterday. (C. Pitt/BGIS) After 610 days, the AIDAperla cruise vessel has returned to the Bridgetown Port, where the ship will be home porting […]
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NOV 15, 2021 – BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGG Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa Cummins has described the inaugural visit of the Holland America Line, cruise ship Rotterdam as a special occasion. Speaking at the Bridgetown Port today, Minister Cummins explained that it was “a special morning for us not just because colleagues and […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON | NOV 13, 2021 | CORONA VIRUS, TOP STORIES COVID-19 Update and Press Conference – Nov. 13, 2021. (PMO) Barbadians and visitors will have more time to shop, lime at popular night spots, dine in restaurants across the island, and participate in leisure activities for the next four weeks when the curfew […]
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InterCaribbean Airways spreading its Caribbean wings CARIBUPDATE CHANNEL 9.72K subscribers SUBSCRIBE InterCaribbean Airways is reported to be one of six airlines, seeking to fill the void expected to be left by the liquidation of LIAT. CEO of Inter Caribbean Airways Lyndon Gardiner appears on THE WEEK THAT WAS with Zerith McMillan. Richard Cooks 1 year […]
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STAFF WRITER — Guyana Information Service. November 8 , 2021 As Guyana observes Tourism Awareness Month, works are currently ongoing at the Kingston Seawall to develop that area into one of the city’s major tourist hubs. The redevelopment of this once thriving commercial and cultural centre forms part of the First Lady’s National Beautification Project. […]
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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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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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