On December 22, Barbados recorded a total of 16 new COVID-19 cases; the highest single day total of positives since the beginning of the pandemic. Based on initial assessment, all cases are asymptomatic The total number of tests performed by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory for December 22 was 1,095. Over 64,000 tests have been […]
Continue Reading
——————————————————————————————————————– Report Breaches Of COVID-19 Protocols Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa Cummins, ( pictured above ) is encouraging the public to report any occurrence of breaches of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ COVID-19 protocols. Minister Cummins made this plea during a press conference held at Ilaro Court last evening. “If you […]
Continue Reading
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley poses for a photograph with attendees of the Welcome Stamp Reception at Ilaro Court last evening ( DEC 16, 2020 ). (C. Pitt/BGIS) Persons living on the island under the Welcome Stamp Programme were told that they are Bajans by choice, and Barbados is one of the best places in […]
Continue Reading
100-year-old Captain Sir Tom Moore giving the thumbs up during high tea at St. Ann’s Fort last evening. He is joined by fellow centenarians Ena Collymore-Woodstock (left); Warrant Officer II, Elder Bishop (right). Also pictured are Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Cynthia Forde and Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs, Wilfred […]
Continue Reading
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley (right) and Sir David Seale pulling the switch to turn on the lights at the Garrison Savannah for the inaugural racing event under the lights dubbed the Sir David Seale Racing Night with nine races slated for the night. ===== Delano Lopez and De Conkie Man on their way to […]
Continue Reading
BCC student, Tonquanja Giddings, celebrates her WorldSkills Barbados 2020 Best of Competition win with her Restaurant Service coach, Cherise Osbourne. (H. Reece/TVET Council Barbados) Barbados Community College (BCC) student Tonquanja Giddings took top honours at the Closing/Awards Ceremony of the fifth, biennial WorldSkills Barbados (WSB) 2020 Competition, winning both the Gold Medal in Restaurant Service and […]
Continue Reading
********************************************************** Sunday, November 29 @ 10:00 a.m. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley participated in the National Independence Service of Thanksgiving, at the Wildey Gymnasium, Wildey, St. Michael. Please view a Photoshow of this event by clicking here ……. **************************************************************** Sunday, November 29 @ 6:00 p.m. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley will participate in the unveiling of the […]
Continue Reading
(Stock Photo) The Port of Bridgetown has captured the 2020 Novaport Cup for Most Improved Port Performance, emerging the winner among nine regional competing ports. The award was announced during the 23rd Annual General Meeting of the Port Management Association of the Caribbean (PMAC), held virtually on November 24 and 25. Chief Executive Officer of the […]
Continue Reading
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley speaking at celebrations for Barbados’ 54th anniversary of Independence at National Heroes Square today. (E. Brooks/BGIS) ADDRESS BY PRIME MINISTER MIA AMOR MOTTLEY ON THE 54TH ANNIVERSARY OF BARBADOS’ INDEPENDENCE Your Excellency, Dame Sandra Mason, Governor General of Barbados; Chief Justice Sir Patterson Cheltenham, The Right Excellent Sir Garfield Sobers, […]
Continue Reading
The Central Bank of Barbados is using the launch of a limited-edition circulation coin to pay tribute to Barbados’ essential workers. (CBB) VIEW VIDEO HERE ……. The Central Bank of Barbados has unveiled a limited-edition glow-in-the-dark one-dollar coin, which is being issued as a tribute to Barbados’ essential workers. And, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, […]
Continue Reading