Commemorative Trident Stops at Port Day
The 50th Anniversary of Independence Commemorative Trident was the guest of honor at the annual Barbados Port Inc. (BPI) open day, Port Day 2016 on Saturday, November 12, 2016.
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TUI Discovery makes its inaugural call on the Bridgetown Port
Barbados’ cruise season is off to a bumper start with the arrival of its second inaugural ship just one week into the official start of the season. TUI Discovery arrived in Barbados on Sunday carrying just over 1800 passengers and 771 crew. TUI Discovery is one of the newest ships in the Thompson Cruise fleet. It is a new type of ship for the brand, and why the vessel bears the name TUI.
Barbados Olympic Association Inc. kicks off 50th Anniversary Independence Games
BRIDGETOWN-- The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) in conjunction with the National Sports Federations (NSFs) will stage a month-long sports tournament to mark Barbados’ 50th Independence anniversary.
The games which are intended to highlight the best of local sporting talent, and expose Barbadian sports fans to live high-level competition, will commence on November 16, 2016 with at opening ceremony to be held at the BOA’s headquarters in Will. The games conclude on December 11.
Caribbean Shipping Association pledges $10 000 USD financial aid to Haiti
Bridgetown – CEO of Barbados Port Inc., David Jean-Marie was re-elected unopposed as the President of the Caribbean Shipping Association (CSA) at its 46th Annual General Meeting, Conference and Exhibition hosted at the Hyatt Regency Port of Spain, October 17 -19. The annual event promotes increased collaboration among regional ports for the continued growth of the maritime industry, as well as general development of the Caribbean region.
Ministry Of Health’s CWD Focusing On Children
The Ministry of Health will be celebrating Caribbean Wellness Day (CWD) on Saturday, September 10 with the theme
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Healthy Children in Healthy Environments
”.
BPI Signs MOU With Ports Of Tenerife
Barbados Port Inc (BPI) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Ports of Tenerife, Spain on Wednesday August 17.
CGI's Cropover Breathalyzer Promotion
Consumers’ Guarantee Insurance (CGI) today announced that it will be making a major contribution to the Crop Over season by sponsoring some of the popular Crop Over events.
Partial Closure Of The Lewis/Wickham Boardwalk In Bridgetown
Barbados Port Inc. (BPI) today announced that a section of the Lewis/Wickham Boardwalk in Bridgetown will be closed for refurbishment from
Monday, June 27, 2016, for a period of six to eight weeks, to allow contractors, PNC Construction and Equipment Rentals Inc., to do refurbishment work on a section of the boardwalk, between the lift bridge and the lights by Cheffette Restaurants.
Barbados Olympic Association Inc. Committed To Our Coaches
Bridgetown -- The Barbados Olympic Association Inc. (BOA) is continuing its investment in the future of local sport by once again teaming up with the Coaching Association of Canada last week to host a Level 2 internationally-recognised National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) clinic at the BOA Headquarters in Wildey.
CGI Continues Its Support For Hindsbury’s ‘Speak Off’ Competition
Bridgetown -- Consumers’ Guarantee Insurance Co. Limited (CGI) has again shown its support for the development of Barbadian youth by donating the first prize of a tablet to the lucky winner of the Hindsbury Primary School’s ‘Speak Off’ competition.
CSA Wraps Successful 2016 Shipping Executives Conference In Florida
The Caribbean Shipping Association’s (CSA) 16th annual Caribbean Shipping Executives Conference came to a close last week in Cocoa Beach, Florida, following thought-provoking and insightful presentations and ensuing discussions.
Barbados Port Inc. Held Commissioning Ceremony
BRIDGETOWN—Barbados Port Inc. (BPI) held a commissioning ceremony for the recently extended Berth #5, the Shallow Draught Marina, the newly acquired Panamax Container Crane and other cargo-handling equipment, on April 25 at the Port.