All Barbadians, whether home or in the diaspora, will be invited to join this year’s National Service of Thanksgiving, physically or virtually. (FP) Spearheaded by the Ministry of People Empowerment & Elder Affairs, plans are already underway for a special National Service of Thanksgiving 2021 and every Barbadian, everywhere, will have the opportunity to participate. […]
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PICTURED ABOVE: Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey, and Australian High Commissioner, Bruce Lendon. (GP) Barbados’ blue economy is poised to be an economic driver and has the potential to support livelihoods for all. But, Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey, believes that the financing needed to […]
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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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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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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the historical figure. Guy Fawkes George Cruikshank‘s illustration of Guy Fawkes, published in William Harrison Ainsworth‘s 1840 novel Guy Fawkes Born 13 April 1570 (presumed)York, England Died 31 January 1606 (aged 35)Westminster, London, England Other names Guido Fawkes, John Johnson Occupation Soldier, alférez Criminal status Executed Parent(s) Edward Fawkes (father)Edith (née […]
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PICTURED ABOVE : Co-coordinator of the National Vaccination Programme, Dr. Elizabeth Ferdinand; Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Anton Best, and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Donna Forde, in discussion, while US Ambassador Linda Tagliatela; Acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw, and Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey […]
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PICTURED ABOVE: The late Dennis Johnson. (Photo: VOB 92.9) The Barbadian institution we know today as Starcom Network, once Barbados Rediffusion, is as much a part of our landscape as Holetown, Chalky Mount or Six Roads. And it has been home to some of the most respected personalities in Caribbean radio. In the larger scheme […]
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PICTURED ABOVE: The late broadcaster Dennis Johnson. (Photo: VOB 92.9) NOV 3, 2021 It is with profound regret and deep shock that I learned that veteran broadcaster Dennis Johnson has died. Dennis was passionate about his work and this was evident. His contribution to broadcasting in Barbados is unquestioned. Dennis’ wide-ranging interests and breadth of knowledge on […]
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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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BY SHARON AUSTIN | NOV 1, 2021 ————— BGIS If the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) is to deliver on the promises made in the Paris Agreement, it must close the gaps in climate mitigation, national determined contributions and climate finance. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley expressed this view today […]
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