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Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ryan Straughn, greets Head of European Union (EU) Delegation to Barbados, Ambassador Malgorzata Wasilewska, at the start of their recent meeting at Government Headquarters. (B. Hinds/BGIS) Author: Julie Carrington Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ryan Straughn, has emphasised the importance of maintaining […]

Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ryan Straughn, greets the IDB’s Country Representative, Viviana Alva Hart, while Country Economist, Cloe Ortiz de Mendivil, looks on during a recent courtesy call at Government Headquarters. (B. Hinds/BGIS) Author: Julie Carrington There is a promise from Government to further enhance the long-standing relationship with the

Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa Cummins poses for a photograph with Minister of Tourism and Chairman of the Saudi Fund for Development, Ahmed Aqeel Al-Khateeb, prior to his departure. Minister Al-Khateeb was on a four-day visit to Barbados. (S. Forde-Craigg/BGIS) Author: Sheena Forde-Craigg/BGIS Barbados and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, presents a gift to Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism, Ahmed Al-Khateeb, following their recent meeting at Ilaro Court. (B. Hinds/BGIS) Author: Julie Carrington/BGIS Matters pertaining to the conclusion of an air services agreement, financing of major projects through Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund and exploring avenues to strengthen the island’s

Minister of the Environment and National Beautification, Adrian Forde, in discussion with British High Commissioner, Scott Furssedonn-Wood and UK Regional Ambassador to Latin America and the Caribbean for COP26, Fiona Clouder, during a recent courtesy call. (C. Pitt/BGIS) Author: Julia Rawlins-Bentham The Ministry of the Environment and National Beautification must be seen as an active

Public Affairs Officer, US Embassy, Bridgetown, Larry Socha (left) in conversation with Chief Medical Officer, The Most Hon, Dr. Kenneth George (second left) in front of the shipment of Pfizer vaccines donated by the US Government. Also pictured are: Minister of State in Foreign Trade and Business Development, Sandra Husbands (third right); and Minister of

Russian Federation Minister of the Government of the City of Moscow, Sergey Cheremin, presenting Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Senior Minister coordinating for all Social and Environmental Policy, Senator, Dr. The Most Honourable Jerome Walcott, with a gift. (S. Forde-Craigg/BGIS) Author: Sheena Forde-Craigg Fortifying bilateral relations and Russia’s bid to host World

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator, Dr. The Most Honourable Jerome Walcott, listens attentively to Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organisation, Dr. Robert Floyd, during a recent courtesy call. (C. Pitt/BGIS) Author: Sheena Forde-Craigg Barbados will seek to strengthen its relations with the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Organisation

Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams, greets Canada’s Minister responsible for International Development, Harjit Sajjan. (Photo credit: C. Pitt/BGIS) Barbados is seeking to improve its mitigation and adaptation measures to reduce and protect citizens from the impact of disaster. Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams, outlined this point during a recent

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, The Most Honourable Janet Phillips, officially receives the donation of hand sanitizers from Minister Counsellor at the Embassy of Brazil, Carlos Kessel. They are flanked by Chief Medical Officer, Dr. The Most Honourable, Kenneth George and Counsellor with the Embassy, Diana Valle. (Photo credit: M. Rollock/BGIS)