BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | JAN 17, 2023 | TOP STORIES Sir Frank Alleyne. (FP) Once again, Barbados has lost a true son and genuine nation builder, with the passing of Sir Frank Alleyne. The news of his death today was truly a moment for me to pause and give extra thought to the exercise […]
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Pictured here : His Excellency, Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali with China’s Ambassador to Guyana, GUO Haiyan. January 14, 2023 The ever-evolving relationship between Guyana and China has bred many positive outcomes and will see the solidification of diplomatic relations between the two countries over the years to come. This was expressed by President Dr Mohamed […]
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BY MELISSA ROLLOCK | JAN 12, 2023 | CORONA VIRUS Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, The Most Honourable Janet Phillips, officially receives the donation of hand sanitizers from Minister Counsellor at the Embassy of Brazil, Carlos Kessel. They are flanked by Chief Medical Officer, Dr. The Most Honourable, Kenneth George and […]
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BY JULIA RAWLINS-BENTHAM | JAN 11, 2023 Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams, (right) listens attentively to Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency Chairman, Shawn Edward, during their meeting yesterday. (C. Pitt/BGIS) Efforts are under way to address existing challenges with the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency’s (CDEMA) headquarters at Resilience Way, Lower Estate, […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | JAN 7, 2023 | Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Works and Water Resources, Santia Bradshaw, accompanied by Acting Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams; Senior Economic Advisor to Government, Ambassador Clyde Mascoll; Director of the Barbados Transport Cooperative Society, Ronald Moore (second from right) and other representatives of the taxi […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | JAN 9, 2023 (FP) Travellers experiencing challenges in completing the Barbados online travel form should still proceed with their travel plans. The Barbados Immigration Department explained that this will not prevent the traveller from gaining entry on arrival. Those persons unable to complete the online travel form prior to […]
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BY JOY-ANN GILL | JAN 10, 2023 (Stock Photo) The Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology (SJPI) will host its Graduation and Awards Ceremony for the Class of 2022, on Saturday, January 14,at the Garfield Sobers Sports Complex, Wildey, St. Michael, beginning at 6:00 p.m. It will be held under the theme: “Rising Together – Conquering the World”. Faculty Director, Office of […]
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BY JULIA RAWLINS-BENTHAM | JAN 10, 2023 Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox is the new Chief Fisheries Officer. (GP) Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox is Barbados’ new Chief Fisheries Officer. She assumed duties on Tuesday, January 3. An experienced ocean professional and fisheries management specialist, the 35-year-old is no stranger to the industry. She has 10 years’ experience in fisheries […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS | JAN 7, 2023 | EVR An officer inspecting a state-owned vehicle during the Electronic Vehicle Registration process. (Ministry of Transport, Work and Water Resources) Public Service Vehicles (PSVs) are currently being registered under the second phase of the Electronic Vehicle Registration (EVR) programme. The PSV category comprises taxis, maxi taxis, […]
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“MY JOURNEY THROUGH THE PUBLIC SERVICE”Book Launch The Consular Corps of Barbados held its Annual Christmas Get-together atthe Southern Palms Hotel last Tuesday 13 December 2022.The Dean pointed out that it was an opportunity for Members of the Corps to pay tribute to the outstanding work which is done by members of the Consular Corps […]
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