#NEW: Debate in Bahamian Parliament interrupted earlier today as MP Shanendon Cartwright threw the symbolic Mace out of the window.
The Mace symbolically represents authority within Parliament and rests on top of the Speaker of the House’s desk in The Bahamas.
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#BREAKING - Caribbean Development Bank announces Barbados-born Daniel Best as the Bank’s 7th President - replacing Saint Lucian Dr Hyginue “Gene” Leon who demitted office in April.
Best has served in various senior capacities at the CDB for the past 15 years - most recently as Director of Projects
#BREAKING - US President Joe Biden issues statement on the signing of a pardon for his son Hunter Biden
#NEW: Niagara Falls (Canadian side) currently illuminated in Barbados’ signature blue and gold in honour of Barbados’ 58th Anniversary of Independence #BIM58 🇧🇧
#NEW: Niagara Falls will be lit in Barbados’ national colours tonight from 10PM EST (11PM AST) in honour of Barbados’ 58th anniversary of Independence
#BIM58: Happy Independence Day to all Bajans at home and around the world. 🇧🇧
#Barbados gained independence 58 years ago on November 30th 1966.
Barbados also became a parliamentary republic, removing Queen Elizabeth II as Head of State 3 years ago on November 30th 2021
#SNAPSHOT: President Sandra Mason & Prime Minister Mia Mottley at today's Independence Parade #BIM58
#BIM58: Barbados Cadet Corps celebrates its 120th Anniversary at this year's Independence Parade
#BIM58: Hakeem Jeffries, US House of Representatives Minority Leader present at today's Independence Parade; leading a delegation including Rep. Maxine Waters of California
2024 is the 100th birthday of the late Shirley Chisholm, 1st Black woman elected to Congress; who is also of Bajan descent
#BIM58: Happy Independence Day to all Bajans at home and around the world. 🇧🇧
#Barbados gained independence 58 years ago on November 30th 1966.
Barbados also became a parliamentary republic, removing Queen Elizabeth II as Head of State 3 years ago on November 30th 2021
Happy National Colours Day Barbados! 🇧🇧
Traditionally held on the Friday before Independence, today celebrates the meaning behind the flag.
Ultramarine represents ocean/sky
Gold represents the island’s beaches
Broken Trident represents its independence from the UK
Happy National Colours Day Barbados! 🇧🇧
Traditionally held on the Friday before Independence, today celebrates the meaning behind the flag.
Ultramarine represents ocean/sky
Gold represents the island’s beaches
Broken Trident represents its independence from the UK
#OnThisDay: St Kitts & Nevis PM Dr Terrance Drew was born 48 years ago today on November 22nd 1976 🇰🇳
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#SNAPSHOT: Official portrait of the 2nd CARICOM India summit featuring CARICOM Leaders and Indian PM Narendra Modi (CARICOM)
#BREAKING - International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, ex-Israeli defence chief Yoav Gallant and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al-Masri for alleged war crimes & crimes against humanity
#NEW: NBC: Jury orders ex-police officer Amber Guyger to pay US$98 million to the family of Botham Jean, a Saint Lucian accountant who was shot in his home by Guyger 6 years ago.
It was found that Guyger, who is serving a 10 year prison sentence, used excessive force in the shooting of Jean.
#SNAPSHOT: Guyanese President Dr Irfaan Ali greeted Indian PM Narendra Modi last night as he arrived for the CARICOM-India summit which starts later today in Georgetown.
The summit will tackle areas of mutual interest such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture and food security (OPGY)
#SNAPSHOT: Guyanese President Dr Irfaan Ali greeted Indian PM Narendra Modi last night as he arrived for the CARICOM-India summit which starts later today in Georgetown.
The summit will tackle areas of mutual interest such as energy, infrastructure, agriculture and food security (OPGY)
#BIM58 Let’s look at Barbados’ newest symbol- the Presidential Standard
Only used by The President, it consists of the Presidential Seal (the coat of arms surrounded by laurels consisting of the national flower - Pride of Barbados)
It was introduced in 2021 - Barbados’ inaugural year as a republic
#BIM58 Let’s look at Barbados’ newest symbol- the Presidential Standard
Only used by The President, it consists of the Presidential Seal (the coat of arms surrounded by laurels consisting of the national flower - Pride of Barbados)
It was introduced in 2021 - Barbados’ inaugural year as a republic
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Do you see yourself staying here or using the other app? Lewwe talk! #islandsky
Good Afternoon #CaribbeanSky!
It has been a few days, how are you liking the new surroundings?
Do you see yourself staying here or using the other app? Lewwe talk! #islandsky
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Thank you to the over 400 people who participated in our poll on X and here on Bluesky.
#OpinionPoll: Should Caribbean Governments review laws which ban civilian use of camouflage?
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