Local NewsNews Historic visit: Argentina’s Frigate ARA Libertad docks in Barbados by Sandy Deane 15/12/2019 written by Sandy Deane 15/12/2019 1 min read A+A- Reset FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 347 The naval vessel, The Argentine Frigate ARA Libertad, has docked in Barbados. The grand vessel and its 286 crew members arrived today to a warm welcome from the Argentine Ambassador Gustavo Martinez Pandiani, Government Ministers, port officials as well as uniformed units from the Barbados Cadet Corps and the Barbados Defence Force. Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy Kirk Humphrey told a press conference that Barbados was prepared to explore training opportunities for Barbadians on the navy vessel. ย You Might Be Interested In Crystal Beckles-Holder, 2nd runner up in regional competition GUYANA: Body of child found after gold mine collapses Barbadians asked to help with return tickets for Haitians โHopefully at some time in the future Barbadians can train on board this vessel and develop the skills to build out our maritime sector. It is important that we have the skills for persons operating on the sea, โ he said. Barbadians will get the opportunity to tour the grand vessel docked at the Flour Mill, along the Mighty Grynner Highway, dailyย between the hours of 2.30 to 4.30 p.m. ย ย Sandy Deane You may also like Greenidge concedes misstep after criticism over refusal to reveal BiMPay cost 17/06/2026 NCD deaths at 83 per cent as Govt calls for wider action 17/06/2026 Govt lab named regional superbug watchdog 17/06/2026
