by BGIS | Jul 28, 2023 | Ministry News
(FP) The public is advised that the JTC Ramsay Roundabout, the site of the Emancipation Statue, will be partially closed on Monday, July 31, from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Tuesday, August 1, from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The partial closures are to allow for the...
by Government of Barbados | Jul 29, 2022 | banner, Top Stories
(FP) As part of the Season of Emancipation, Government, through the Prime Minister’s Office (Culture), had consulted with a number of religious and faith-based organisations, specifically with respect to Emancipation Day. It was agreed that this Emancipation...
by Melissa Rollock | Jul 28, 2022 | Corona Virus, Top Stories
(Stock Photo) The Ministry of Health and Wellness has advised that there will be adjustments to the operating times for COVID-19 testing sites on Monday, August 1, (Kadooment Day) and Tuesday, August 2 (Emancipation Day). As a result of the Grand Kadooment route,...
by Joy-Ann Gill | Jul 28, 2022 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) The public is reminded that Monday, August 1, and Tuesday, August 2, will be observed as public holidays. Kadooment Day will be celebrated on August 1, while Emancipation Day will be commemorated on August 2....
by Government of Barbados | Aug 1, 2021 | Top Stories
Acting Prime Minister, Santia Bradshaw (FP) Those of us who have the privilege of leading today, whether we are in Government, business, the church or civil society, have an absolute duty of ensuring that August 1, for people of African descent, is never forgotten or...