Barbados Government Information Service

Barbados Government Information Service The Barbados Government Information Service (BGIS) is the official communications arm of the Barbados Government.

The BGIS is committed to the principles of Open Government, which means:

- transparency in process and information
- participation by citizens in the governing process
- public collaboration in finding solutions to problems, and participation in the improved well-being of the community

Accordingly, the GOB is committed to engaging effectively with its citizens in a meaningful, accountable, responsive and equitable way and is willing to take advantage of a range of social media tools such as Facebook. VISION

To be the leading information hub of Barbados through the dissemination of engaging, interesting and timely information using social media. POSTING POLICY

The Barbados Government Information Service’s (BGIS) social media sites are open and public forums and to ensure everyone can participate without being exposed to inappropriate content, offensive language or discriminatory views we have put some House Rules in place below. Please be aware that once you post any information online, there is a potential for unlimited access and/or dissemination of such information, unlimited by time. As a result, the BGIS strongly suggests that you exercise caution when posting any information to or on its social media sites, including, but not limited to, identifiable personal information. The BGIS may also be obliged to store certain information posted on its social media sites. By joining, using or participating in any of the BGIS social media sites (including, but not limited to LinkedIn/Twitter/YouTube/page) you have agreed to adhere to the following comment policy:

When contributing, do not post any material that contains:
 hate speech
 profanity, obscenity or vulgarity
 comments that could be considered prejudicial, racist or
inflammatory
 nudity or offensive imagery (including, but not limited to, in profile
pictures)
 defamation to a person or people
 name-calling and/or personal attacks
 comments whose main purpose are commercial in nature and/or
to sell a product
 comments that infringe on copyright or another person’s
intellectual-property
 spam comments from individuals or groups, such as the same
comment posted repeatedly on a profile
 personal information about you or another individual (including
identifying information, email addresses, phone numbers or
private addresses)
 a false representation of another individual, organisation,
government or entity
 promotion of a product, business, company or organisation

The BGIS retains the right to remove any content that does not comply with these guidelines or that the BGIS social media team deems inappropriate. Repeated violations may cause the author to be blocked from the BGIS social media sites.

Don’t Miss a Beat: Check Your Heart This World Heart Day.💓
29/09/2026

Don’t Miss a Beat: Check Your Heart This World Heart Day.💓

The Barbados Water Authority is advising residents and businesses in parts of St. George, St. Michael & St. Thomas that ...
29/09/2026

The Barbados Water Authority is advising residents and businesses in parts of St. George, St. Michael & St. Thomas that it will be conducting emergency work at a station in St. George on Tuesday, September 29, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.  

As a result, customers in Roach Village, Paradise Village, Market Hill, Locust Hall, Locust Hall Terrace, Jericho, Bridge Cot, Belair, Newbury, Cottage Grove, Applewhaites, Bournes Village, Bibby’s Lane, Dayrell’s, The Palm, Proute, Hopewell, Content, Rock Hall and the surrounding areas may be affected by a water outage or low pressure during these hours. 

Residents are asked to store an adequate amount of water to serve their needs. The Authority will also make every effort to assist residents via its water tanker fleet.  

The Barbados Water Authority apologises for the inconvenience this emergency work in St. George may cause and thanks you for your understanding.  

28/09/2026

What essential skills should we be nurturing in our young people to prepare them for the coming wave of technological advancement? Introducing early to concepts like robotics and programming, and fostering a mindset of creation over consumption, can unlock immense potential. Imagine youth developing their own games and understanding the power of tasking objects to perform tasks. To truly support this, we also need accessible materials and supportive policies, including incentives for importing science and technology resources. A national signal of interest in science and technology is crucial for growth.

Watch the full episode on YouTube or listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Link in bio.

The Barbados Postal Service (BPS) is advising members of the public to be on the alert for a fraudulent message currentl...
28/09/2026

The Barbados Postal Service (BPS) is advising members of the public to be on the alert for a fraudulent message currently being circulated, purporting to be a delivery notification from the organisation.

The message claims that an attempt was made to deliver a package but was unsuccessful because the recipient’s address was incomplete. It then urges the recipient to click a link within a specified period to confirm or update their delivery information.

The Barbados Postal Service advises that this message is a phishing attempt and was not issued by the BPS.

(Barbados Postal Service) The Barbados Postal Service (BPS) is advising members of the public to be on the alert for a fraudulent message currently being ci ...

The Ministry of Technological and Vocational Training is working to broaden the pathways to success for Barbadians throu...
28/09/2026

The Ministry of Technological and Vocational Training is working to broaden the pathways to success for Barbadians through technical and vocational education.

Speaking on the sidelines of the WorldSkills competition in Shanghai, China, Minister Sandra Husbands shared the belief that too many Barbadians viewed academic achievement as the only path to success, while technical and vocational careers are often seen as an option for those who do not perform well academically.

Minister of Technological and Vocational Training, Sandra Husbands, in discussion with Chief Executive Officer of WorldSkills International, David Hoey, dur ...

Response from Attorney General, Wilfred Abrahams, in relation to an article titled “Too Many Snags in the System”, appea...
28/09/2026

Response from Attorney General, Wilfred Abrahams, in relation to an article titled “Too Many Snags in the System”, appearing on page 3 of the Saturday Sun, September 26, 2026.

Attorney General, Wilfred Abrahams. (GP) Response from Attorney General, Wilfred Abrahams, in relation to an article titled "Too Many Snags in the Syst ...

BarbadosMetServices A FLASH-FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOSIssued: Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:51 AMOccasional heavy to ...
28/09/2026

BarbadosMetServices A FLASH-FLOOD WATCH IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
Issued: Mon, 28 Sep 2026 08:51 AM
Occasional heavy to intense showers and isolated thunderstorms across Barbados today could generate flash flooding, especially across
low-lying areas. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a flash-flood watch.
**** Hazard Info ****
Possible Impacts
Soil erosion on bared or scarred land surfaces.
Objects or debris from higher elevations becoming embedded within fast-moving water flows.
Delays on traffic routes with some roads becoming impassable.
Water settlements on roads and fields which may lead to commuting delays and possible isolated diversions.
Increases in water levels of existing water bodies (e.g ponds etc.).
What you should do
-The public should follow recommendations from the Department of Emergency Management, and is encouraged to monitor the BMS, DEM and GIS
websites and their respective social media pages, along with the local media networks for further updates.
Discussion
Rainfall accumulations up to 25mm were observed across sections of Christ Church and St. James overnight. As the unstable mid to
upper-level environment continues affecting Barbados today, further accumulations of 20mm to 45mm from occasional heavy to intense showers
and thunderstorms, could generate flash-flooding across low-lying sections of the island. Conditions will remain unstable throughout the
day, with a gradual improvement forecast overnight.
General Information
A Flash-Flood Watch is issued when heavy or excessive rainfall could result in the possibility of rapid flooding (generally within 2
hours). Flash-Flood watches could be issued up to 48 hours in advance. It does not mean that flooding will occur, but it is possible.
This Flash Flood Watch was issued at 8:45 am Monday, 28th September 2026 and will be updated/terminated at 6:00 pm Monday, 28th September
2026 or sooner if conditions warrant.
For more information specific to your area, please visit
https://www.barbadosweather.org/ our social media pages or call our hotline at 976-2376 or the office at 535-0022.

Barbados has secured its first-ever medal at a WorldSkills Competition, with Khajon Albert capturing bronze in Intellige...
28/09/2026

Barbados has secured its first-ever medal at a WorldSkills Competition, with Khajon Albert capturing bronze in Intelligent Security Technology at WorldSkills Shanghai 2026.

Technical Delegate for Barbados, Dario Walcott, described the achievement as a historic moment for the country and a significant milestone for Team Barbados.

Continue reading at https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/blog/historic-bronze-for-barbados-at-worldskills-shanghai/.

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