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Barbados Statistical Services - http://www.barstats.gov.bb/
The BSS provides census data and community development information on employment, tourist arrivals, industrial production, economics, demographics, tables of statistics, and data sets for Barbados. |
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Parliament - http://www.barbadosparliament.com/
Legislative body of the Government of Barbados. |
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Central Bank of Barbados - http://www.centralbank.org.bb
Provides information about the bank, monetary policy and island links. |
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Corporate Affairs and Intellectual Property Office - http://www.caipo.gov.bb
Responsible for administration of copyright, trademark, and intellectual property rights; and other business and commercial records which are vital to the orderly conduct of business in and from Barbados. Includes an overview, forms, fees, FAQ and search facility online. |
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Barbados Government Information Service - http://www.gisbarbados.gov.bb/
Guide and country information resource. Gateway for announcements by Barbados' overseas diplomats, cabinet ministries, and links. |
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US Law Library of Congress - Barbados - http://www.loc.gov/law/help/guide/nations/barbados.html
Annotated compendium of online sources providing access to primary documents, legal commentary and general government information about specific jurisdictions and topics. |
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Barbados Integrated Government Portal - http://www.gov.bb/
Homepage of Barbados's Integrated Government portal, which seeks to connect with its citizens through the use technology. Includes links, contact information for the various ministries, agencies, departments, and statutory boards along with official government press releases. |
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CIA - Chiefs of State and Cabinet Members of Foreign Governments: Barbados - https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/world-leaders-1/world-leaders-b/barbados.html
List of government officials and their titles, updated weekly. Also includes the head of the central bank, ambassadors to the United States and Permanent Representatives to the UN, New York. |
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Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development - http://agriculture.gov.bb/
Barbados ministry tasked with issues such as: farming industry, wildlife, animal welfare, rural development, the countryside, and sustainable development. |
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Supreme Court of Barbados - http://www.lawcourts.gov.bb/
The Supreme Court falls under the purview of the Ministry of Justice and the Office of the Attorney General. It maintains the administration of the resident judicial court system and provides information on both the lower Magistrate's Court, and the Supreme Court which is made up of both the High Court, and Court of Appeals. Includes: key judgements, speeches, records branch, and search facility. |
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Ministry of Education, Youth Affairs and Sports - http://www.mes.gov.bb/
The ministry is responsible for pre-primary, primary, and secondary levels of education. It formulates public school curricula, budget, research, science and technology policy, sports and youth, and cultural affairs. Includes press releases, statistics, and ministerial overview. |
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Coastal Zone Management Unit - http://www.coastal.gov.bb/
A government department dealing with coastal environmental protection. Features: legislative regulations, public outreach events, and educational tools on conservation and environmental protection. |
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Head of State - HRM Queen Elizabeth II - http://www.royal.gov.uk/MonarchAndCommonwealth/TheQueenandBarbados/Overview.aspx
Official site covers the monarch's role and the history of the monarchy; gives biographies of the Royal Family, and overview as Head of State of Barbados. |
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Inland Revenue Department - http://www.barbados.gov.bb/ird/
Responsible for the different types of taxes and fees that are payable at the Inland Revenue in Barbados. Includes: overview, downloadable forms, FAQ, specific (law) acts regarding taxation, income tax calculator, assessment appeals process, corporate taxes, and guidelines for tax withholdings. |
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Telecommunications Unit - http://www.telecoms.gov.bb/
The Telecommunications Unit is an agency, directly responsible to the Ministry of Finance, Investment, Telecommunications and Energy, that regulates most of Barbados' mass communications - radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. |
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Wikipedia - David Thompson - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Thompson_(Barbadian_politician)
Hyperlinked encyclopaedia article about the Prime Minister of Barbados. |
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Financial Intelligence Unit - http://www.barbadosfiu.gov.bb/
Also called, the Anti-Money Laundering Authority (AMLA) is a government agency responsible for disseminating suspected money laundering activity. The agency works with financial institutions to trace and track down unusual transactions that may warrant closer inspection. Includes details of cooperation with both the Financial Action Task Force and Caribbean Financial Action Task Force, local legislation, current regulatory recommendations, and other press releases. |
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Solid Waste Management Programme - http://www.solid.gov.bb/
A government-led programme pushing for the reform of waste management in Barbados. Such as increasing the use of recycling, and composting for both residential and commercial customers; and the government utilising better practices of site remediation, landfill operation, and waste audit services. Includes community outreach, how-tos, dos and don'ts, and current department news. |
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The National Insurance Office of Barbados - http://www.bginis.gov.bb/
Information on the Barbados National Insurance Scheme and benefit contribution system. Site provides information on National Insurance, how the system is administered, and rates and allowances. |
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World Legal Information Institute - Barbados - http://www.worldlii.org/catalog/2725.html
Catalog and search facilities for over 500 databases from 55 countries including case-law, legislation, treaties, law reform reports, law journals, and other materials. |
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National Conservation Commission - http://www.nccbarbados.gov.bb/
a department agency tasked with maintaining historic buildings, national monuments; and the country's recreational areas such as public parks, public gardens, and beaches. |
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Natural Heritage Department - http://www.heritage.gov.bb/
A department tasked with upgrading unique national sites and properties to support the tourism industry in the country. Working in tandem with the National Conservation Commission and Town and Country planning. Includes: information on attractions, entertainment, biodiversity, news, and photos. |
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Ministry of Finance, Economic Affairs and Energy - http://www.energy.gov.bb/
Responsible for fiscal policy, assessments and developmental coordination of natural resources, mineral exploitation licensing, and geological surveys. |
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Governor-General - HE Sir Clifford S. Husbands - http://www.barbados.gov.bb/gg.htm
An official government biography about the Governor-General, (Viceroy) of Barbados. |
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Environmental Protection Department - http://www.epd.gov.bb/
A government department responsible for ensuring sustainable development of the island's land, water, and resources while protecting environmental values. Includes information on objectives, and reports and publications. |
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Town and Country Development Planning Office - http://www.townplanning.gov.bb/
A department of the Barbados government responsible for the approval of building structure plans. |
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Office of Public Sector Reform - http://www.reform.gov.bb/
OPSR, a department agency tasked with reforming the public sector including the integration of information technology throughout all parts of the Barbados government. Statistics on programmes in progress, news updates, other publications. |
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Land Tax Department - http://www.landtax.gov.bb
Official web site for the department. Offers current land and property tax rates on the island, FAQ, services provided and contact information. |
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Auditor General - http://www.bao.gov.bb/
It is an independent office, responsible to the Parliament of Barbados. Financial statements regarding annual and special budgetary reports on the government and its expenditure. |
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Royal Barbados Police Force - http://www.barbadospolice.gov.bb/
The RBPF, acts as the main civil-law enforcement agency in Barbados. Features: news releases; road safety; local most wanted; community relations; recruiting information; crime prevention tips; and various forms such as: gun licensing, liquor licensing, or for a writ of character. |
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National Housing Corporation - http://www.nhc.gov.bb/
A government corporation responsible for sourcing affordable housing for needy Barbadians. The Corporation maintains and facilitates various housing tenements, transferrals of the government (Crown lands) to the public for housing, or small public loans to fund purchases. Includes: overview of government mandates, legislative acts empowering the body, list of government developments, news releases, and house design samples. |
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Ministry of Justice and Office of the Attorney-General - http://www.oag.gov.bb/
Information about the Attorney General and ministry that deals with constitutional affairs and judicial system of the country. A.G. further deals with family and registrations of real estate matters, civil and criminal law, prosecutions, state related litigations, corrections, and rehabilitation of offenders. Contains: Information about the legal and court systems, forms, rules of the Supreme Court, road accidents, personal injury, oversight, and prison service. |
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Securities Commission of Barbados - http://www.seccom.com.bb/
An agency which regulates the Barbadian securities industry. |