May 2022
Barbados Committed To Fighting Illicit Maritime Trafficking
Permanent Secretary in the Prime Minister’s Office, Alies Jordan and EU Ambassador to the Eastern Caribbean OECS and CARICOM/CARIFORUM Malgorzata Wasilewska as they signed the SEACOP MOU. At right is SEACOP’s Project Coordinator Dominique Bucas. (Photo credit: T. Barker/BGIS) Author: Julie Carrington/BGIS Barbados has renewed its commitment to fight illicit maritime trafficking and protect our
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It’s Time To Secure Region’s Food Security
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley addressing the the opening ceremony of the three-day Agri-Investment Forum and Exhibition in Guyana, while regional leaders and officials look on. (Photo credit: PMO Barbados) Author: Julie Carrington/BGIS Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has used the platform of a major agriculture conference to make a strident call for regional heads
Barbados & Cuba Sign A Health Cooperation Agreement
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, The Most Honourable Janet Phillips, and Cuba’s Ambassador to Barbados, Sergio Jorge Pastrana, signing the Health Cooperation Agreement. (Photo credit: S. Forde-Craigg/BGIS) Author: Sheena Forde-Craigg/BGIS A Health Cooperation Agreement for additional medical personnel has been signed between Barbados’ Ministry of Health and Wellness and Cuba’s Ministry
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New UNDP Representative Eager To Work With Barbados
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Sandra Husbands (right) in discussion with the UNDP’s new Resident Representative for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Limya Eltayeb, at their recent courtesy call. (Photo credit: C. Pitt/BGIS) Author: Sheena Forde The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is eager to continue working with Barbados to help the
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Barbados Keen To Strengthen Relations With The Netherlands
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley conversing with Netherland’s Ambassador Sandor Marnix Raphaël Varga van Kibéd en Makfalva, during a recent courtesy call at Ilaro Court. (Photo credit: C. Pitt/BGIS) Author: Julie Carrington/BGIS Barbados is keenly optimistic about deepening its relationship with the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has identified a
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Prime Minister Outlines Achievements Despite Challenges
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley speaking to the media following a IMF review meeting at Ilaro Court yesterday. She is joined by the IMF’s Mission Chief, Bert van Selm. (Photo credit: C. Pitt/BGIS) Author: Julie Carrington/BGIS Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has defended her government’s position in suspending its debt prior to the start of
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Decision To Be Made Soon On New IMF Programme
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley in discussion with (from left to right) IMF Mission Chief, Bert van Selm; Senior Economic Advisor to the government, Dr. Kevin Greenidge; and Director of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ian Carrington, following a press conference at Ilaro Court, yesterday. (Photo credit: C. Pitt/BGIS) Author: Julie Carrington/BGIS Government will decide in
Delegates Urged To Follow Through On Proposals
From left to right: Government’s Special Advisor on Culture and Heritage, Senator John King; Cultural Ambassador of Barbados, Dr. The Most Hon Anthony “Gabby” Carter; Professor Emerita of Social History, Verene Shepherd; Ghanaian Member of Parliament, Abdul-Rashid Pelpuo; and UNFPA Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, Harold Robinson Davis, in discussion at the Africa-African
