Programme Officer for Coastal Hazards, Tsunami Unit, Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO, Caribbean, Tsunami Information Centre, Alison Brome (left) in discussion with Australian High Commissioner, Bruce Lendon and Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey. (GP) The National Conservation Commission (NCC) has formed a partnership with Clarity XP and WiFi Caribbean to […]
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ALL travellers into Barbados, inclusive of those deemed fully vaccinated, are asked to review, and indicate their acceptance of the following: ALL travellers must travel with a valid negative Standard COVID-19 PCR test result. With specific reference to the type of PCR test required and accepted for entry into Barbados:Specific Requirements: The specimen taken must […]
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NOV 2, 2021 When the inaugural flight of the Eurowings Discover touched down at the Grantley Adams International Airport on Monday, on hand to greet the 105 passengers and its crew members was Germany’s Honorary Consul in Barbados, Andreas Kusay. He was joined by Manager, Barbados Tourism Product Authority, Marsha Alleyne; Interim Chief Executive Officer, Barbados Tourism […]
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Blue Growth 25 July 2017 / From the Archives. The marine environment is critical to Grenada’s economy and closely linked to the island’s income generating tourism sector. Grenada’s tri-island ocean state is not just a hub of maritime activity, but also home to unique marine biodiversity .To ensure the sustainability of the island’s marine resources and […]
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BY JOY-ANN GILL | OCT 29, 2021 Minister of Youth, Sport and Community Empowerment, Dwight Sutherland, is encouraging all Barbadians to recognise their nationality and be proud of their culture. (B. Hinds/BGIS) As the island moves towards republicanism, Barbadians are being encouraged to recognise their nationality and be proud of their culture. Minister of Youth, […]
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OCT 29, 2021 Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley was introduced today to newly appointed Chief Executive Officer of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc., Jens Thraenhart. The introduction was done by Chairman of BTMI, Roseanne Myers, and Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa Cummins, at the conclusion of a major planning meeting at the […]
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(CICS) The Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment and the Community Independence Celebrations Secretariat (CICS) will host the virtual Sagicor Life Inc. Lighting Ceremony, on Monday, November 1. Persons may tune in for the live broadcast of the ceremony from 5:00 p.m., on CBC TV8 and 94.7FM. This year’s featured performers include some of the best acts […]
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OCT 23, 2021 NYA PHILLIPS — BGIS Barbados is to receive a second shipment of 70,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine early next month from the Government of the United States of America. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley made the announcement during a press conference last evening, as she pleaded for Barbadians to get vaccinated […]
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PICTURED ABOVE : The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc.’s new Chief Executive Officer, Jens Thraenhart. (BTMI) After an intensive global search, the Board of Directors of the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) is pleased to confirm the appointment of Mr. Jens Thraenhart, as Chief Executive Officer of the island’s destination marketing agency, effective November 1st 2021. […]
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OCT 21, 2021 Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, has announced that effective Sunday, October 24, fully vaccinated travellers to Barbados with a valid negative pre-flight COVID-19 PCR test result will no longer be required to take a COVID-19 test or quarantine on arrival in the island. Travellers meeting these requirements will […]
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