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Welcome to the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.  The Ministry is responsible for co-ordinating Barbados' relations with foreign governments, as well as regional and international organisations. It seeks to create opportunities for Barbados in the field of foreign trade through the negotiation and monitoring of the relevant agreements and treaties. 

 CURRENT ISSUES
ABOUT INFLUENZA A (H1N1)

Influenza A (H1N1) is caused by a virus, similar to the common cold or the virus that causes regular influenza, but this is a new type if virus.  The most effective way to prevent and control the spread of this respiratory illness is through general hygiene measures.... more >>

SHORT- STAY VISA - FREE TRAVEL BETWEEN THE EU MEMBER STATES AND BARBADOS

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As from May 28, 2009, the citizens of the European Union may enter and stay without a visa in the territory of Barbados for a period of stay not exceeding three months.

 

As from May 28, 2009, the citizens of Barbados may also enter and stay without a visa in the territory of the EU Member States for a period of stay not exceeding three months.

 

 

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 SPEECHES & PRESS RELEASES
  02 July 2009  
BARBADOS TO ISSUE MACHINE READABLE PASSPORTS IN OVERSEAS MISSIONS
 
The Immigration Department and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will shortly embark on a programme which will see the Government of Barbados extending the issue of the new format Barbados machine readable passports to nationals of Barbados who apply at Barbados’ Embassies and Consulates overseas.
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  26 June 2009  
STATEMENT DELIVERED BY SENATOR THE HON. DARCY BOYCE AT THE UNITED NATIONS CONFERENCE ON THE WORLD FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC CRISIS AND ITS IMPACT ON DEVELOPMENT - JUNE, 2009


Senator the Hon. Darcy Boyce, Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Investment, Telecommunications and Energy

Mr. President,
 
I extend Barbados’ gratitude to you for your tireless efforts in convening this Conference. Barbados also wishes to congratulate your facilitators, the distinguished Permanent Representatives of the Netherlands and of St. Vincent and the Grenadines for their excellent work.
 
Today, as we consider how best to address the most serious economic and financial crisis in our lifetime, let us be of strong resolve and clear foresight to ensure that we bequeath to future generations the foundations for lasting prosperity and security
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  23 June 2009  
STATEMENT BY SENATOR THE HONOURABLE MAXINE P. O. McCLEAN AT THE 39TH SESSION OF THE OAS GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN HONDURAS ON JUNE 03, 2009

Today, we were all actors in and witnesses of a pivotal piece of hemispheric history. The rescinding of Resolution 6/62 of 1962 and the charting of a path for future relations between Cuba and our organisation mark a decisive moment for us all.
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