Guyanese in Barbados celebrate Phagwah
SCORES of Guyanese of mainly Hindu origins living and working or holidaying in sunny Barbados converged on the Caribbean island’s two lone temples last weekend so as to celebrate in customary Guyanese fashion the Hindu festival of Phagwah.
Word out of Barbados is that they had a jolly good time, just as their compadres did here, […]
Praise for President Jagdeo’s stand on EPA
- Regional call for review of pact with EU
By RICKEY SINGH
(Bridgetown, Barbados)
SUPPORT has come from a wide cross-section of Caribbean opinion for the concern expressed by Guyanese head of state, President Bharrat Jagdeo, over the recently concluded negotiations between the European Union (EU) and the Caribbean Forum (CARIFORUM) for an Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA).
Barbados: A change in government but Barbadian values remain
By Sir Ronald Sanders
(the writer is a business executive and former Caribbean diplomat)
The Caribbean island, Barbados, held general elections to choose a new government on January 15th. The opposition, Democratic Labour Party (DLP), was elected to office winning 20 of the 30 parliamentary seats and replacing the Barbados Labour Party which had formed the […]
CARIB BEER SCOREBOARDS
GUYANA v JAMAICA
GUYANA 1st innings 171
Jamaica 1st innings
GUYANA 2nd innings (o/n 59 for 1)
A. Fudadin run-out (Brown) 31
G. Singh lbw b Lawson 2
L. Johnson c Marshall b Lawson 73
N. Deonarine c Pagon b Miller 14
R. Sarwan lbw b Bernard 0
T. Dowlin run-out (Brown) 10
D. Christina c wkpr Baugh b Brown 13
E. Crandon c Lambert […]
Combined Campuses & Colleges record upset win over Barbados by 24 runs
By Keith Holder
CAVE HILL, Barbados (CMC) – A prediction by their head of delegation, Roland Butcher, prior to the match that newcomers Combined Campuses & Colleges would beat gurus Barbados came to fruition yesterday, when Shirley Clarke’s side triumphed by 24 runs with a day to spare in the Carib Beer Series.
President Bharrat Jagdeo congratulates David Thompson
PRESIDENT Bharrat Jagdeo yesterday sent a congratulatory message to newly elected Prime Minister of Barbados, Mr. David Thompson, following his election victory this week.
The President’s message to Mr. Thompson reads as follows:
Corbin congratulates Democratic Labour Party of Barbados on election victory
LEADER of the Opposition and People’s National Congress Reform, Robert Corbin, has extended congratulations to the Democratic Labour Party of Barbados on their resounding election victory.
“On behalf of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) and on my own behalf and that of my executive, I offer you and the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) congratulations […]
Guyana to send representatives to trade fair in Barbados
Georgetown, GINA, February 16, 2004
Two representatives from the Guyana Tourism Authority (GTA) will soon travel to Barbados to attend a Trade Fair. The Fair will be held on February 27 to 29, 2004 at the Grand Barbados Beach Resort, Bridgetown.
The representatives are Chairman of GTA, Brian James and Marketing Manager, GTA, Indranauth Harasingh.
The title of […]
Two Immigration Officers identified to observe procedures at Barbados Airport
Georgetown, GINA, February 09, 2004
Two Immigration Officers of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) will visit Barbados to observe the procedures at the Grantley Adams International Airport.
Deputy Chief Immigration Officer Senior Superintendent Krishna Lakeraj, and Officer-in- Charge of Immigration - Cheddi Jagan International Airport Inspector Keith Knights are the officers who will be leaving Guyana […]
