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CELEBRATION FOR ATHLETES – WEDNESDAY SEPT 13TH

The outstanding achievements of some of our elite athletes at the recently concluded Commonwealth Games and the Pan Am Elite Track Cycling Championships are being celebrated this week in events being hosted by the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, in collaboration with the National Sports Council, and the Barbados Olympic Association.

Sada Williams, Shane Brathwaite, Jonathan Jones and Amber Joseph have all delivered excellent performances. Ms. Williams’ achievements have been of such a high standard that she has, over the last few weeks, been invited to participate in a number of track meets. She is now available to return home and join her family and colleagues and truly celebrate her success and the successes of all our athletes.

A motorcade, press conference and reception are being held this week to celebrate Barbados’ outstanding medallists. The motorcade and press conference are being held on Wednesday, September 14, and the reception at Ilaro Court on the evening of Friday September 16.

Pan Am medallist Amber Joseph has already returned home and plans are in place for her to join Sada Williams, Shane Brathwaite and Jonathan Jones on the motorcade, which is expected to leave the Grantley Adams International Airport on Wednesday around 2.00 p.m. for the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium. A press conference will also be held at the Gymnasium and this will be addressed by a number of officials.

The motorcade is expected to leave the Grantley Adams International Airport and travel via Coverley, Pilgrim Road, Callender’s, Thornbury Hill through Oistins, Welches, Maxwell Road, Top Rock, then turn right at the roundabout towards Graeme Hall, then turn left at the roundabout onto the ABC Highway to the Garfield Sobers Roundabout, onto Wildey Road towards the triangle, then right onto Highway R by Carters, left up “B.E.T” hill onto the roundabout at the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology, around the roundabout, down “B.E.T” hill, left onto Upton, then turn right at the north entrance to the Gymnasium, pass the Astroturf and left to the Gymnasium’s VIP entrance.

Barbadians are invited to line the route of the motorcade on Wednesday afternoon to greet and celebrate our athletes. They will also be a 15-minute opportunity at the Gymnasium to interact with the athletes and to take pictures.

During the press conference, further details on the reception, and Government’s plans for sports development will be outlined. (PR/GIS)

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EBC Officers Conducting Verification Of Addresses Exercise

The public is advised that Registering Officers from the Electoral and Boundaries Commission (EBC) are in the field conducting a verification exercise to confirm the address of each registrant. This activity is in accordance with the Representation of the People Act Cap 12, Section 12.

EBC Registering Officers will be wearing the department’s branded T-shirts with the official ID prominently displayed as they visit residents in districts across the island.

Householders are encouraged to cooperate with the Registering Officers and secure their pets or animals during the visit. (PR/GIS)

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Police Service Tips For A Safe Bank Holiday Weekend

As persons prepare to attend various events over this extended weekend, Crime Prevention Officer with The Barbados Police Service, Inspector Roger Babb, is encouraging them to “stay in control” as they enjoy themselves.

Inspector Babb reminds members of the public that drinking alcohol impairs their ability to make good decisions, and drinking and driving may result in accidents that can be fatal.

The Crime Prevention Officer shared these useful tips:

Do not feel pressured to drink alcohol; it is okay to say no.
Do not drink and drive, always have a sober designated driver.
If you drink, do so in moderation and never leave your drink unattended.
Do not let anyone bring a drink for you.
To avoid having your drinks spiked, buy your own drinks, and watch the bartender make or open them.
If you think your drink was tampered with, let someone know and seek medical attention.
Be cautious with strangers and do not accept drinks from them.
Be aware of your surroundings.
Never mix alcohol with other drugs.
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SANDALS BARBADOS RECEIVES (CARPHA) AWARD

Sandals Barbados is the proud recipient of the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) Healthier Safer Tourism (HST) award.

The presentation was made recently at the Ministry of Health and Wellness office located in the Frank Walcott Building, St. Michael, Barbados.

Accepting the award for the Luxury Included Resort was General Manager Bruno Couesnon.

In his brief remarks Couesnon thanked every one of the team members who contributed to the resort’s recent accolade.

“It’s always nice to win awards; but it takes a team effort to achieve the results for which we are being recognized, today. The health and safety of our guests and team members are important to us and it is great to be selected and celebrated by CARPHA for doing our part and succeeding,” said Couesnon.

Executive Director of CARPHA Dr. Lisa Indar commended the hotel for achieving this internationally recognized award and praised its commitment to health and safety procedures.

“The 2019 Covid pandemic led to global shut down of tourism but it also demonstrated the resilience of the Caribbean by being able to bounce back. Part of that bouncing back was to be able to create a healthier and safer tourism experience and the reason you are here today is by being part of the tourism health programme and implementing proactive measures,” said Dr. Indar.

Some of the benefits of this award include being regionally and internationally recognized for healthier safer tourism endorsed by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO); the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) and the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

The award is the only traveler’s health award where compliance is assessed – it is measurable and verifiable, ensuring the safety of the tourist facility, staff and guests. It also gives a comparative, marketing advantage and gives value to the quality of service.(PR)

CAPTION: Sandals Barbados General Manager General Manager Bruno Couesnon (L) accepting the CARPHA award from Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kenneth George