Barbados’ new Chief Justice is Leslie Haynes, an attorney-at-law with over 40 years’ experience. Mr. Haynes was sworn in this afternoon at State House, by President of Barbados, Her Excellency, The Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason, who congratulated him afterwards and wished him well. The Chief Justice said he was “humbled” to have been chosen […]
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BY JULIE CARRINGTON MAY 17, 2024 Barbadians are encouraged to come out and participate in the cultural activities and view the various exhibits on offer at the Emancipation Village, starting next Saturday, May 25. According to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for Culture, Senator Dr. Shantal Munro-Knight, the village, located in 1st […]
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BY JOY-ANN ILL -MAY 14, 2024 (FP) All Barbadians are invited to the finals of the Track and Field Meet of the 20th edition of the National Senior Games on Sunday, May 19, and Monday, May 20, at the Usain Bolt Sports Complex, Black Rock, St. Michael. The free event, which is dubbed “It’s A Family Affair”, […]
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Active Shooter Simulation At Hilton Barbados BY SHEENA FORDE-CRAIGGMAY 13, 2024 One of the active shooter simulation exercises being conducted at the Hilton Barbados Resort, today. (A. Olton/BGIS) As part of Exercise Tradewinds 2024, two active shooter simulation exercises were conducted today, Monday, May 13, at the Hilton Barbados Resort. Barbados Defence Force’s (BDF) Special Forces Track […]
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The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. (BTMI) advises that direct services between Barbados and Grand Cayman provided by Cayman Airways will conclude on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, with the service being initially reduced to once weekly after Friday, May 17, 2024, when the Thursday/Friday rotation will cease. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the BTMI, Andrea Franklin, stated: […]
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BY PUBLIC RELATIONS APR 26, 2024 (NCF) Over 260 performers will take centre stage during the National Cultural Foundation’s (NCF) community showcase at the May Day Celebrations. The spectacle includes a four-year-old, the youngest dancer and a 66-year-old, the eldest dancer. Participants who enrolled in the NCF 2023-24 community training programmes across the island will […]
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Friday 19th -2024 saw the four 175 foot lighting towers complete with their lights in position. They would illuminate Kensington Oval playing field for World Cup 2024 events and the Finals. The Kensngton Oval $50 million facelift got its start with replacement of the floodlights well in advance. Two Massive Cranes owned by Crane and […]
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BY GOVERNMENT OF BARBADOS APRIL 5, 2024 Minister of Housing, Lands and Maintenance, Dwight Sutherland. (FP) The Special Audit Report of the project for the Acquisition and Assembly of Steel Housing Units being executed by a company called East West Building Solutions (Barbados) Inc., under the aegis of the Ministry of Housing was received and responded […]
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OISTINS, Barbados – April 1, 2024 – The much-anticipated 2024 Oistins Fish Festival is officially in full swing, igniting the streets with vibrant energy and showcasing the rich cultural tapestry of this southern Barbadian town. Kicking off in spectacular fashion just after 4 p.m. on Saturday, the festivities commenced with a dazzling street parade that […]
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