![]() ![]() They talk of it glowingly, as the world’s fastest developing economic region in the 21st century, having just overtaken Asia, and of its six of the 10 fastest growing economies in the world and of its minerals, critical and indispensable to the technologies of the 21st century green economies. “They now see Africa, not through European eyes, as a dark continent, but as the cradle of human civilisation, citing the discoveries of its great empires. Prime Minister Dr the Hon Keith Rowley and Mrs Sharon Rowley also visited the Desperadoes Pan Theatre at George Street, Port of Spain last evening (Wednesday 2nd August, 2023).ĭr Rowley welcomed His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, The Asantehene and his delegation to the pan theatre where His Majesty was treated to various aspects of Trinidad and Tobago’s Carnival which culminated in a performance by the Desperadoes Steel Orchestra and a demonstration on the playing of the national instrument for the Asantehene. Debbie Mc Collin were also in attendance at yesterday’s lecture. Lisa Morris-Julian, Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal of The University of the West Indies, St Augustine Campus Professor Rose-Marie Belle Antoine, Dean of the Faculty of Food and Agriculture, Professor Mark Wuddivira and Lecturer Department of History, Dr. ![]() Nyan Gadsby-Dolly, Minister in the Ministry of Education, the Hon. Camille Robinson-Regis, Minister of Education, Dr. Amery Browne, Minister of Housing and Urban Development, the Hon. Esmond Forde, Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs, Senator the Hon. The Asantehene is the Guest of Honour in commemoration of this country’s 2023 Emancipation celebrations.ĭeputy Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member of Parliament for Tunapuna, the Hon. Augustine Campus last evening (Thursday 3rd August, 2023). #TrinidadandTobago, Aug– Prime Minister Dr the Hon Keith Rowley and Mrs Sharon Rowley attended the Distinguished Open Lecture by His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, The Asantehene at The University of the West Indies, St. In addition, Mottley and Awal talked about setting up an Afreximbank headquarters in Barbados the Bridgetown Initiative future investment opportunities, and the upcoming COP 28 summit in Dubai. ![]() “And that is the benefit of what we bring together and there are so many functional opportunities that only require us sitting down together.” The initiative comes following a long standing relationship between Ghana and Barbados since 1994 when they established diplomatic ties.Īdditionally, at the meeting, shedding light on previous actions between the two countries, Mottley made it known that she has deep appreciation for the provision of pharmaceuticals on the African Medical Supplies Platform to aid CARICOM countries with accessing therapeutics, equipment and vaccines at low cost during the COVID-19 pandemic, a huge gesture for the region during a time of need.Ĭonsidering this, she pointed to the opportunities that can be born from deeper, and stronger collaboration between the nations. It is clear that both countries are in full support and commitment to see into existence the air bridge as displayed at a recent meeting between Awal and his delegation and Barbados at Ilaro Court. On our side, I know that we have been able to awaken the interest of Barbadians with respect to wanting to find out more about Africa.” She said, “It cannot be that difficult for us to find 600 to 800 people every month who want to make the journey on your side and on my side…. The statement pointed out that Ibrahim Awal, Ghana Minister of Tourism pledged to do his best to see how he can speed up the talks between Ian Gooding- Edghill, Barbados Minister of Tourism and International Transport.Īlso, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley expressed the ease with which the ideas can be made a reality. #Barbados, J– Talks are in motion for the establishment of an air bridge between Barbados and Ghana, and as expressed by a Government statement, there is a study commitment from the two countries to bring it into reality. ![]()
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