by Sheena Forde-Craigg | Jan 10, 2021 | Corona Virus, Top Stories
Chairman of the Cabinet Sub-committee on COVID-19, Senator Dr. Jerome Walcott, stated that Government had weighed the cost of refunds and paid return trips versus the cost to Barbados’ international reputation in tourism. (PMO) Tourism is important to Barbados and...
by Sheena Forde-Craigg | Dec 4, 2020 | Corona Virus, Top Stories
Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, taking a closer look at the 12-seater Nissan Urvan which was donated to his Ministry by the Pan American Health Organization this morning. (S. Forde-Craigg/BGIS) PAHO/WHO Representative to Barbados...
by Government of Barbados | Dec 3, 2020 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) The Inter-American Development Bank has approved a US $120 million loan to Barbados to help the country deal with the COVID-19 crisis and its aftermath. The Bank’s Board of Executive Directors approved the loan this week, as part of a larger initiative...
by Sheena Forde-Craigg | Jul 27, 2020 | Top Stories
Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa Cummins, addressing the media at her office at One Barbados Place, Warrens, St. Michael today. Looking on is Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism and International Transport, Donna Cadogan....
by bgis | Feb 3, 2020 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) Vujaday returns to Barbados for the third edition of the destination music festival, from April 1 to 5, 2020. A thoughtfully curated selection of musical and cultural experiences, Vujaday invites guests to explore lush...