(Stock Photo) A joint tourism initiative has been undertaken between Barbados and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) to the tune of US$20 million. It is aimed at repositioning the tourism sector through the implementation of key tourism initiatives. One of these key initiatives is the National Tourism Programme. Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa […]
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(FP) Barbadians are invited to recommend fellow Barbadians worthy to be elevated to the status of National Hero and to have their say on the future use of Heroes Square. The Prime Minister’s Office is requesting members of the public to select who they believe should be added to the portfolio of this island’s 10 […]
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‘Baje To The World’ Finals. VIEW THE YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE ….. Last night, 25-year-old Casheda Dottin became the inaugural winner of the ‘Baje To The World’ competition. Ms. Dottin who rendered a gospel song garnered a total of 348 points which earned her first place in the competition. She walked away with the top prize of […]
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(Stock Photo) BY BGIS | MAR 18, 2021 | CORONA VIRUS, TOP STORIES Restaurants will be allowed to open this Sunday, March 21. The Emergency Management (COVID-19) (Curfew) (No. 6) Directive, at No. 6 states: “On Sunday the 21st day of March, 2021, only the following nonessential services shall be permitted to open in the manner specified” and […]
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Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey. (FP) Belize has called on Barbados to share its experiences, knowledge and how it approached establishing a blue economy ministry as a guide for that county’s own blue economy portfolio, recently established by its Cabinet. To facilitate this process, Minister of Maritime Affairs and the […]
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MAR 14, 2021 —— BGIS Barbados recorded 17 new positive cases of COVID-19 on Saturday, March 13, from among the 374 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. Additionally, 27 persons recovered and were released from isolation. The number of active COVID-19 cases is now 210. Of the 17 new cases, there are eight […]
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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley’s COVID-19 update and address to the nation – March 11, 2021. (PMO) — VIEW IT HERE ….. It is back to work for a number of employees as Barbados’ commercial and retail sectors, including restaurants and bars, are set to reopen from Monday, March 15. And, from Sunday, March 21, […]
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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley’s address to the nation – February 25, 2021. (PMO) —VIEW HERE …….. There will be a phased reopening of Barbados from Monday, March 1. In an address to the nation on Thursday night, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley said the gradual reopening was the method Government had been advised to […]
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BY PUBLIC RELATIONS | FEB 22, 2021 | TOP STORIES Former General Manager of Cobblers Cove and tourism industry veteran, the late Hamish Watson. (GP) The regional tourism community is mourning the loss of Hamish Watson, celebrated tourism industry veteran, and former General Manager of Cobblers Cove. In a statement published on Sunday, Chairman of […]
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The Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA). (FP) Visitors departing the island on scheduled flights for February 20 and 21 will not be affected by the upcoming imposed weekend curfew. Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa Cummins, has indicated that visitors who are scheduled to leave the island on Saturday, February 20, and Sunday, […]
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