Mottley: Prepare for the storm
Prime Minister Mia Mottley is urging Barbadians to prepare for Tropical Storm Gonzalo and standby for any announcement from Government on Thursday regarding the system swirling across the Atlantic Ocean….
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Cummins, Gooding-Edghill promoted in Cabinet reshuffle
The chairmen of two statutory organisations were promoted to the Ministerial Cabinet in changes announced by Prime Minister Mia Mottley in an address to the nation from Ilaro Court on Wednesday evening….
Mottley shuffles Cabinet
Prime Minister Mia Mottley made several changes to the Cabinet of Barbados, shuffling out some of those who were appointed in May 2018 and promoting others from the back bench or the Senate. In an…
Cabinet reshuffle?
There are reports reaching Nation News that a Cabinet reshuffle is in the works. Just after 4 p.m. on Wednesday, M50, the official vehicle of Prime Minister Mia Mottley was spotted entering Government…
US Embassy resumes additional visa services
The United States Embassy today issued a statement regarding visa services. Please see the full statement below. “Effective July 22, 2020, the United States Embassy in Barbados will resume certain…
Tropical Depression Seven forms in Atlantic
Tropical Depression Seven formed Tuesday afternoon in the Atlantic, 1 420 miles east of the southern Windward Islands, according to the National Hurricane Centre. The storm currently has sustained…
Two public holidays in August
August 3, which was designated as Kadooment Day, remains a public holiday. As such, there will be two public holidays next month. A reminder from Government said they are: Saturday, August 1, Emancipation…
Report: UK underestimated threat from Russia
London – The UK government “badly underestimated” the Russian threat and the response it required, according to an inquiry. The Intelligence and Security Committee’s long-awaited report into Russian…
CAL ready to launch services to Eastern Caribbean
Port of Spain – The state-owned Caribbean Airlines says it will launch its services to the Eastern Caribbean from Wednesday. CAL said that the service will operate from Barbados and the flights will…
Final warning from COVID-19 Czar
COVID-19 Czar Richard Carter sent a strong warning that from tomorrow those who do not comply with the protocols will be punished. He said that in addition to following protocols outlined by Government,…