June 9, 2022

Greater Effort Needed To Tackle Food Security

US Assistant Secretary of State, Brian Nichols (third from right), in talks with Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley while other members of his team and local government officials listen attentively. (Photo credit: C. Pitt/BGIS) Author: Julie Carrington/BGIS Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley is grateful for the improvement in relations between Barbados and the United States […]

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Venezuela To Assist Ministry of People Empowerment

Minister of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Kirk Humphrey; Chargé d’affaires at the Embassy of Venezuela, Martha Gabriela Ortega Peraza; and Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, Corey Lane, pose for a photograph following the courtesy call. (Photo credit: T. Barker/BGIS) Author: Sheena Forde-Craigg The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela through

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A Return To Roots: “Cubajans” In Barbados

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Dr. The Most Honourable Jerome Walcott thanks author Dr. Sharon Marshall as he receives a copy of her new book A Return To Roots: “Cubajans” In Barbados. (Photo credit: C. Pitt/BGIS) Author: Sheena Forde-Craigg/BGIS Former journalist Dr. Sharon Marshall has authored the book A Return To Roots: “Cubajans”

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Minister Walcott Meets With World Food Programme Representative

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Dr. The Most Honourable Jerome Walcott greets the World Food Programme’s Representative and Country Director, Caribbean Multi-Country Office, Regis Chapman, during their courtesy call, today. (Photo credit: T. Barker/BGIS) Author: Sheena Forde-Craigg/BGIS Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Dr. The Most Honourable Jerome Walcott, received

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Japan & Barbados Seeking To Deepen Relationship

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator Dr. The Most Honourable Jerome Walcott, presents a gift to Japan’s Ambassador to Barbados, Kayoko Fukushima, during a courtesy call today. (Phot credit: S. Forde-Craigg/BGIS) Author: Sheena Forde-Craigg/BGIS Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Barbados Hotel Association, Mr. Rudy Grant has been named as the new Consul

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Rudy Grant Is New Consul General To Miami

New Consul General-designate to Miami, Rudy Grant. (GP) Author: Sheena Forde-Craigg/BGIS Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Barbados Hotel Association, Mr. Rudy Grant has been named as the new Consul General-designate to Miami. Prime Minister, Mia Amor Mottley, made the disclosure during a recent press briefing at the Grantley Adams International Airport. “I have asked

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Partnerships Key In Fight Against COVID-19

Deputy Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Anton Best receives a donation of personal protective equipment from Deputy High Commissioner at the British High Commission, Craig Fulton, while Permanent Secretary (ag) Reeshemah Cheltenham Niles and Foreign Service Officer, Darren Carter, look on. (Photo credit: C. Pitt/BGIS) Author: Sheena Forde-Craigg/BGIS “Partnerships are key in the fight against COVID-19”.

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Youth Minister Meets With Cuban Ambassador

Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Charles Griffith, greets Cuba’s Ambassador to Barbados, Sergio Pastrana, at their recent courtesy call. (Photo credit: F. Belgrave/BGIS) Author: Government of Barbados Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Charles Griffith, met yesterday with Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Barbados, Sergio Pastrana, during a courtesy call

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President Dame Sandra Mason On Official Visit To Kenya

President of Barbados, Dame Sandra Mason (left), in discussion with Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Energy, Mining and Petroleum, Ambassador Dr. Monica Juma, during her official visit to the East African nation. (Photo credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade) Author: Government of Barbados Her Excellency the Most Honourable Dame Sandra Mason, President of Barbados,

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