by Julie Carrington | May 6, 2022 | Ministry News
(FP) The Barbados Coast Guard vessels will be renamed in keeping with the island’s republican status. The name change was approved by the Barbados Defence Board, and effective immediately, all vessels bearing Her Majesty’s Barbados Ship (HMBS), will now be called...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Nov 26, 2021 | Republic, Top Stories
(FP) Barbados’ marine assets will be on full display as the Barbados Defence Force, in collaboration with the National Cultural Foundation, hosts the National Blue Economy Flotilla on Sunday, November 28, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Under the theme: Our Blue Economy Today,...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Nov 19, 2021 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) As part of the activities to usher Barbados into its Republic status, the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy will host a National Blue Economy Flotilla on Sunday, November 28, beginning at 3:00 p.m. The event is being coordinated by the...
by Public Relations | Oct 17, 2021 | Top Stories
(FP) The Barbados Defence Force (BDF) in its mandate for the defence and protection of Barbados’ interests, continues to augment its response and commitment to these duties and responsibilities. In the maritime domain and given the effects of the global pandemic,...
by Government of Barbados | Jun 30, 2021 | Top Stories
(FP) Owners of fishing vessels are advised to seek safe harbour for their vessels as soon as possible, as Barbados prepares for the impact of a tropical wave, which is expected to affect the island from Friday, July 2. Chief Fisheries Officer, Joyce Leslie, advised...
