Canadian High Commission on the move – Regional Security, Disaster Mitigation & expanding Barbados Library
The day before yesterday was Canada Day, these folk have much to be proud of since 1867 – they are one of the few places in the world to avoid much of hardships experienced with the 2008 global recession, and as a result of their wise investment tactics they have taken some of the rewards and shared with this region…
Among those invited to the Museum was USA's new Charge D'Affaires, Christopher Sandrolini, who is in the gray suit and an open jacket towards the right...
This was confirmed by their High Commissioner to Barbados & the Eastern Caribbean, Ruth F. Archibald, who told celebrants at the Museum how the Mounties (Royal Canadian Mounted Police/RCMP) are now teaming up with the Regional Security System to combat illegal Narco-Trafficking {CLICK ON FOLLOWING LINK FOR FULL AUDIO};-
Projects for Grenada and St Vincent from the World Bank got a significant boost via Ottawa {CLICK ON FOLLOWING LINK FOR FULL AUDIO};-
The gustatory observation of Canada was slathered in Shrimp, be it from Brunswick or Nova Scotia – the invited Bajans munched the omnivores like no tomorrow! There was also caramelised popcorn using Maple Syrup since Canada’s flag features that tree in its flag.
Annette Smith of the National Library Service expresses thanks on behalf of her organisation for the kind gift from the Canadian High Commission
There was also a presentation of entries to Canada’s Governor-General’s Literary Awards for the Barbados National Library Service, the service was represented by Annette Smith and the envoy explained the significance of the contribution {CLICK ON FOLLOWING LINK FOR FULL AUDIO};-
The tent lights would not come on, so the Envoy had to use Courtyard light for reading which meant no Lectern which was then a challenge in handling the speech
In addition, a special book on how Bridgetown & Toronto intersect was also made to Ms Smith {CLICK ON FOLLOWING LINK FOR FULL AUDIO};-
In all, the only thing missing from the celebration was Labatt’s or Molson lager and Tim Horton’s cocoa and coffee!