The independence of Barbados on 30th November 1966, gave a new sense of responsibility and identity to every Barbadian at home and abroad. Barbadians in the UK, wanting to further establish their identity, realised the need for togetherness and co-operation. Associations sprung up throughout the UK, functioning locally in their communities and independently.
Thirteen years after Independence (1979) many of these Associations came together and formed the "Umbrella Group", now known by its new name "The National Council of Barbadian Associations, UK" (N.C.B.A. (UK)).
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IMF Concludes Article IV Consultation With Barbados
An International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission headed by Christina Daseking, Deputy Division Chief in the Western Hemisphere Department, issued the following statement at the end of its discussions in Bridgetown on Tuesday: more...
BARBADOS & CARIBBEAN NEWS!
Caribbean cultural identity in crisis!
The constant flow of information and the build up of images from North America has led to a somewhat confused state of affairs, with regard to the cultural identity of the people of the region. more...
Half billion dollars spent on education in Barbados
The government of Barbados is spending $1/2 billion annually to educate the nation’s children and it is currently exploring the possibility of expanding tertiary education in the north of the island. more...
UK NEWS!
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NCBA UK DIABETES PRESENTATION!
On Monday 11th August 2008, Executive Members of NCBA (UK) met with staff of the Diabetes Association of Barbados. . more...
UK NHS treatment if living outside the UK for more than 3 months
There is no general right to come to the UK in order to obtain free treatment on the UK's National Health Service (NHS). Access to the NHS depends on a combination of one or more factors. Review Department of Health website to learn more...
Hon. David John Howard Thompson MP, Prime Minister of Barbados at Canning Hall, London
The Corporate Department at Canning House and the Caribbean-Britain Business Council hosted The Hon. David John Howard Thompson MP, Prime Minister of Barbados on Tuesday 7th April at 10 a.m. The Prime Minister delivered a speesch to the gathered audience titled: The Caribbean and the Global Crisis. The event was chaired by The Rt. Hon. The Lord Garel-Jones PC and it was sponsored by De La Rue and Invest Barbados. Read the Prime Minister's speech here>>>
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Barbados High Commission, London
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BARBADOS COLLABORATIVE CONFERENCE 2008
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Prime Minister's Address
Minister of Foreign Affairs Address
GOVERNMENT of BARBADOS SAVINGS BONDS
The Central Bank of Barbados has open for public subscription,
Barbados Government Savings Bonds Issue BSB S63
Prime Minister's Independence Message!
Down load the Prime Minister's Independence Message. click here...
Barbados High Commissioner:
H.E. Mr. Hugh Anthony Arthur
Patron to NCBA (UK)
High Commissioner's first audience
with Her Majesty the Queen.
Social Security Agreement Between UK and Barbados.
What UK benefits are you entitled to when leaving UK for Barbados or Barbados for the UK? more...
African Caribbean people are at high risk of developing glaucoma!
Did you know that one of the most common causes of preventable sight loss in the UK has no symptoms in its early stages and Glaucoma is more prevalent among people of African Caribbean descent.. . more...