Beekeeping biz a-buzz as honey imports dominate Lauryn Escamilla20/05/2026027 views Barbados produces only a tiny fraction of the honey it consumes, prompting a senior agriculture official to urge the country to urgently expand its pool of commercial beekeepers, reduce its… Read more
Talks surrounding insurance for fisherfolk progressing Shamar Blunt19/05/2026071 views Insurance and pension support must now be treated as critical priorities for Barbados’ fishing industry if the sector is to become truly sustainable and supportive to the average worker in… Read more
Fisherfolk want major changes to operations at Fisheries Complex Shamar Blunt19/05/20260172 views Calls are mounting for changes in the management of the ice machine system at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex, as fisherfolk continue to grapple with ongoing shortages that are affecting their… Read more
FAO official lauds state of Barbados’ fishing industry Shamar Blunt19/05/20260294 views Assistant Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Rene Orellana Halkyer, has praised the level of organisation within Barbados’ fishing industry. During a tour of the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex… Read more
Poultry group caught off guard, but backs expansion plan Ricardo Roberts18/05/202601.4K views The country’s main poultry industry body has expressed surprise at a processor’s move to recruit small farmers directly, even as it signalled willingness to collaborate on expanding production and strengthening… Read more
Fisherfolk cautiously optimistic as City ice supply resumes Lauryn Escamilla15/05/2026042 views Fisherfolk at the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex were upbeat about early efforts to restore ice production at the facility, with some boats finally receiving supplies on Friday after weeks of disruption… Read more
Memorial held for missing fishermen at Oistins Ricardo Roberts15/05/20260500 views A grieving fishing community gathered at the Oistins jetty on Thursday to honour two men still missing at sea, as families sought closure after more than two months of uncertainty… Read more
Viral video reignites monkey meat question Lauryn Escamilla13/05/20260730 views A viral video showing people preparing green monkeys for cooking has reignited debate over how the island manages its growing monkey population, with a regional agricultural official urging residents to… Read more
Dasheen cultivars introduced to boost food production Lauryn Escamilla13/05/20260202 views A regional agricultural initiative aimed at cutting Barbados’ food import bill and strengthening domestic food production has delivered two high-yield dasheen cultivars to farmers, with officials signalling their potential to… Read more
Loss-and-damage fund may come to fishing industry’s aid Emmanuel Joseph13/05/2026084 views The fishing industry, slowly recovering from Hurricane Beryl’s battering two years ago, may be in line for fresh funding from the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD). The… Read more