Today, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade hosted a highly engaging Trade Policy Workshop, bringing together key stakeholders to delve into critical trade issues impacting Barbados and our alignment with the World Trade Organization framework. This workshop was constructed after our Economist Keisha Goddard completed the WTO’s Advanced Trade Policy Course in Geneva, […]
The Honourable Kerrie Symmonds M.P., Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, extends sincere congratulations to Daniel Best on his successful election as President of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB). Best, a seasoned professional with 30 years of experience in the financial sector, will be re-joining the bank from his current role as Senior Infrastructure
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(l-r) Rhianna Smith, Ambassador Dr. Sharon Marshall, UNESCO Director Anne Lemaistre, Stacia Martindale and Kodi Husbands Despite experiencing the island-wide blackout which affected Cuba from Friday, 18 October, three Barbadians have been able to benefit from the training courses in which they have been participating in Havana. The three – Stacia Martindale, Rhianna Smith and
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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade wishes to advise that all Barbadian nationals travelling to Kenya are required to obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) prior to travel. This new requirement results from policy changes which took effect this yearwhereby holders of Ordinary Barbados Passports have to obtain an ETA at least 72
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade wishes to advise that the United Kingdom is introducing an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme globally. Nationals of Barbados will therefore be required to apply for the UK ETA online or via the UK ETA app with effect from November 27, 2024 for travel to the UK
Dr. Mikel Waithe (right) pictured with his mother, Ms. Anthea Waithe, following his graduation ceremony. 31 July 2024 – Barbadian medical student Mikel Waithe graduated on July 31 from the University of Medical Sciences of Havana, Cuba. It is the culmination of seven years of study in Cuba. His studies began at the Escuela Latinoamericana
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Barbados’ candidate for membership to the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), Professor Emerita the Most Honourable V. Eudine Barriteau, was elected on 7 June 2024 in a vote at the United Nations (UN) in New York. Professor Barriteau is a former principal of the Cave Hill Campus of the
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Enhancing resilience and sustainability in global supply chains amidst unprecedented challengesThe strategic importance of seaports in bolstering climate resilience and adaptation efforts, particularly for vulnerable coastal nationsDigital solutions to mitigate emerging risks and ensure the long-term sustainability of global supply chains In a world facing unprecedented challenges, the Global Supply Chain Forum (GSCF) 2024 is set to
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kerrie Symmonds, discusses the upcoming Global Supply Chain Forum to be held in Barbados May 21 – 24, 2024. (Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade) Four-day high-level conference in Barbados to tackle global supply chain crisis. Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Kerrie Symmonds, has
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A display of Japanese wines and sake at the celebration of “Tenno Tanjobi”, the Emperor’s birthday. (Credit: S. Forde-Craigg/BGIS) Government officials, members of the diplomatic corps and the private sector joined on Friday, February 23, with the Japanese Embassy to celebrate “Tenno Tanjobi”, the Emperor’s birthday. Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Sandra Husbands,
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