by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Feb 10, 2021 | Top Stories
In this episode of The Firewall, we take a look at how the Barbados Fire Service responds to technological advancements, and the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. (BGIS) An explosion of technological systems, coupled with an increase in the severity of...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Sep 4, 2019 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) A number of issues raised by powerboat operators, predominantly jet skis, are engaging the attention of officials at the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy. And, the parties have already met to discuss and plan a course of action to...
by bgis | Jul 6, 2019 | Top Stories
(GP) Early this afternoon, personnel of the French Navy reported to their counterparts at the Barbados Coast Guard that a jet ski bearing the registration number of the one that went missing on June 24, 2019, with two American tourists aboard, was spotted off the...
by Shamkoe Pilé | Jun 29, 2019 | Top Stories
Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Kerrie Symmonds, and Acting Commanding Officer of the Barbados Coast Guard, Ryan Alleyne, speaking to the media at a press briefing held this morning at Government Headquarters. (GP) Reports that the bodies of...
by Sharon Austin | Jun 27, 2019 | Top Stories
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, speaking to reporters during a media conference at the Grantley Adams International Airport this afternoon. She was joined by Attorney General, Dale Marshall and Minister of Tourism, Kerrie Symmonds. (C.Pitt/BGIS) Prime Minister Mia...
