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Barbados’ 50th Birthday launches on January 6th 2015
When the launch of Barbados’ 50th Anniversary Independence celebrations comes off this Wednesday, January 6, Barbadians can expect a line-up featuring the “who’s who” of local talent. That assurance came from Manager of Special Projects at the National Cultural Foundation (NCF), Alison Sealy-Smith, during a recently-held press conference at the 50th Anniversary of Independence Celebrations Secretariat, located in the Old…
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Barbados to reduce extreme poverty and create jobs with $10 million loan
Barbados will strengthen its social safety net for its poorest citizens and improve labour market training opportunities with a US$10 million loan approved by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). The program seeks to reduce extreme poverty and high unemployment rates in Barbados. The program will be structured in three components: first, reduce extreme poverty through the expansion and consolidation of…
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Barbados & St. Vincent Sign Maritime Agreement
Barbados and St. Vincent and the Grenadines have signed a treaty establishing a maritime boundary between the two countries. Barbados’ Prime Minister, Freundel Stuart, and Prime Minister of St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Ralph Gonsalves, affixed their signatures to the treaty yesterday afternoon in the Cabinet Office at Government Headquarters, Bay Street, St. Michael. Mr. Stuart noted that their signatures…
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Barbados Minister of Culture to represent CARICOM Chair at CARIFESTA – BGIS
Minister of Culture, Sports and Youth, Stephen Lashley, will lead a delegation to participate in the 12th edition of the Caribbean Festival of Arts, CARIFESTA, to be hosted in Haiti later this month. Mr. Lashley will also represent Prime Minister Freundel Stuart at the Opening Ceremony on August 21, where he will deliver a message on behalf of the Prime…
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Barbados and St. Vincent to sign maritime treaty
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, Aug 20, CMC – Barbados and St. Vincent and the Grenadines will on Friday sign a treaty on the delimitation of the maritime boundary between them that both countries say will reinforce the bonds of friendship and solidarity which they enjoy. Barbados Prime Minister Freundel Stuart and his St. Vincent and the Grenadines counterpart Dr. Ralph Gonsalves will…
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UNICEF launches regional media project to influence reporting on children rights issues
CMC – A regional project aimed at improving the image of children through media reporting has been launched in Barbados with a senior United Nations official noting that the way the media “represents or even ignores” children can influence decisions taken on their behalf. “The media often depicts children as silent victims or charming innocents. But by providing children and…
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Barbados renews call for debt relief for the Caribbean
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC)– Barbados Wednesday renewed a call for an international debt relief programme for developing countries like those in the Caribbean saying it was not enough to speak “almost disparagingly” about the debt situation. Finance and Economic Affairs Minister Chris Sinckler addressing the 11th annual meeting of the group of Latin America and Caribbean debt management specialists (LAC Debt Group)…
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In meeting with Venezuela VP, CARICOM Chair reiterates Community’s position on Guyana’s territorial, maritime integrity
Prime Minister, the Right Honourable Freundel Stuart, met today with His Excellency Jorge Arreaza, Vice President of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The Vice President was in Barbados as part of a regional tour to discuss Venezuela’s territorial and maritime claims in the region. During their discussions, Prime Minister Stuart emphasised the need to maintain peace and stability as the…
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