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In Loving Memory: Celebrating the Remarkable Life of Bernadette George Martial

by Aaron CharlesNews May 31, 2023May 31, 2023No Comments

It is with profound sadness that we at the Ministry of External Affairs inform of the passing of the Chief of Protocol Mrs Bernadette George Martial. Bernadette was a dedicated, dutiful and devoted servant of the public whose patriotism and sense of service was demonstrated throughout the ledgers of her professional life. Over the years, …

Celebrate the 42nd Anniversary of the OECS with OECS Colours Day

by Aaron CharlesNews May 18, 2023May 18, 2023No Comments

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) is excited to announce the upcoming celebration of its 42nd Anniversary on June 18, 2023. This significant milestone will be commemorated under the theme “Vision, Integration, Sustainability, Progress.” To mark this special occasion, the OECS Commission has organized the highly anticipated OECS Colours Day, scheduled for June 16, …

U.S Consular Officer to visit St. Lucia and hold appointments for U.S citizens in St. Lucia

by Aaron CharlesNews May 18, 2023May 18, 2023No Comments

A consular officer from The Embassy of the United States to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, will visit Saint Lucia from Monday, May 22nd, 2023 until Wednesday, May 24th, 2023. During this period, the officer will accept applications for passports and Consular Reports of Birth Abroad as well as provide notarial services. This visit presents …

COLOMBIA HAS LIFTED ALL SANITARY ENTRY REQUIREMENTS IMPLEMENTED FOR THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

by Aaron CharlesNews April 25, 2023April 25, 2023No Comments

The Consular Section of the Embassy of the Republic of Colombia in Jamaica is pleased to inform that the Government of Colombia has lifted the sanitary entry requirements implemented during the pandemic. As of April 5th, 2023 (Res.555 de 2023), NO Covid-19 vaccination certificate and/or negative test will be required for international travellers entering …

Courtesy Call from United Nation’s Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Mr. Didier Trebucq

by Aaron CharlesNews April 20, 2023April 20, 2023No Comments

On Tuesday April 18th 2023, United Nation’s Resident Coordinator for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, Mr. Didier Trebucq, paid a courtesy call to Honourable Alva Baptiste, Minister for External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs. The engagement encompassed discussions centered on security and climate change matters in keeping with the United Nations Sustainable …

CANADA FUND FOR LOCAL INITIATIVES – CALL FOR PROPOSALS

by Aaron CharlesNews April 14, 2023April 14, 2023No Comments

The High Commission of Canada in Bridgetown has officially launched its annual call for proposals for the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI) for 2023-2024. The CFLI is a program designed to support small-scale, high-impact projects in developing countries, which align with the Government of Canada’s thematic priority areas for engagement. Canada’s 2023 – 2024 …

Micoud Secondary School – Spanish Students Visit to the Ministry of External Affairs

by Aaron CharlesNews April 12, 2023April 12, 2023No Comments

The Micoud Secondary School organized a visit for their Spanish class to The Ministry of External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation, and Diaspora Affairs on March 24th 2023. The students had the privilege of interacting with officials from the ministry and learning about the importance of studying Spanish and pursuing international opportunities. The visit began …

Mexico Delegation Meets with Saint Lucian Officials to Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

by Aaron CharlesNews March 23, 2023March 23, 2023No Comments

A high-level Mexican delegation visited Saint Lucia on March 19-22, 2023, with the aim of following up on the Mexico-CARICOM-FAO initiative “Cooperation for adaptation and resilience to climate change in the Caribbean” and the School Food Feeding Program. The delegation met with officials from the Ministry of External Affairs, International Trade and Civil Aviation, and …

PRESENTATION OF CREDENTIALS OF DR. AMALIA DEL RIEGO ABREU, PAHO/WHO REPRESENTATIVE TO SAINT LUCIA

by Aaron CharlesNews March 17, 2023March 17, 2023No Comments

On March 16th, 2023, Dr. Amalia Del Riego Abreu, Representative for PAHO/WHO for Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, presented her credentials to Mr. Augustus Cadette, Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of External Affairs, International Trade, Civil Aviation and Diaspora Affairs. During her meeting with officials from the Ministry of External Affairs, Dr. Del Riego reiterated …

Government of Mongolia Launches Electronic Visa Application System

by Aaron CharlesNews March 15, 2023March 15, 2023No Comments

The Government of Mongolia has recently launched its Electronic Visa Application System, allowing citizens of select countries to apply for visas online through https://www.evisa.mn/. The system is available to citizens of member states listed on the website and offers three categories of visas, including K2 visas for tourists, K4 visas for participants in cultural and …