by Sharon Austin | Sep 14, 2018 | Top Stories
Government has not terminated the Barbados Defence Force’s Sports Programme. Chief of Staff of the BDF, Colonel Glyne Grannum, explained today that the Barbados Defence Force would now absorb the budgetary costs associated with the programme, which was formerly funded...
by Sharon Austin | Jul 23, 2018 | banner, Top Stories
The Barbados Coast Guard’s (BCG) fleet has been strengthened with the inclusion of Endurance – a patrol craft – which was donated by the People’s Republic of China. And, during the Christening Ceremony at HMBS Pelican last Friday, Chief of Staff of the...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Jun 10, 2018 | banner, Top Stories
The influx of sargassum seaweed on beaches across Barbados is being treated as a national emergency by Government. Topping the priority list in tackling the issue is its removal from seven beaches along the east and north coasts, but Government is also exploring...
by Sharon Austin | Mar 5, 2018 | Ministry News
For 114, years the Barbados Cadet Corps has been helping to shape the lives of young people and it will take the spotlight soon when several activities are held to celebrate Cadet Week. Learning to do Today for a Successful Tomorrow, will be the theme of the week,...
by Julie Carrington | Feb 27, 2018 | banner, Top Stories
The Barbados Defence Force (BDF) has received a boost for its disaster preparedness and response capabilities with a donation of equipment from the People’s Republic of China. The BDS $6 million worth of equipment, donated by the People’s Liberation Army, comprises...