The government has launched an ambitious $800 000 programme to transform agriculture through the revival of indigenous Blackbelly sheep farming, with plans to protect the breed’s unique genetic heritage while …
Sheria Brathwaite
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Public service vehicle (PSV) operators have accused the government of failing to support their transition to electric vehicles (EVs), despite Barbados’ broader push towards renewable energy over the next five …
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The ambitious goal of expanding the Barbados Blackbelly Sheep industry to a population of one million sheep remains viable despite public scepticism, according to Dr Leroy McClean, consultant for the …
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The Barbados Sustainable Energy Co-operative (Co-op Energy) has accused the government of reneging on key commitments in the sugar industry divestment deal, leaving the $16m investment plan in limbo and …
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Senator Reverend Charles Morris has issued a stark warning that Barbados risks stagnating if the government fails to complete its promised transformation of the education system. Speaking in the …
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Co-op Energy to pay $16 million investment to facilitate stalled sugar industry transition
Mere weeks into the 2025 sugarcane harvest, uncertainty prevails over the true ownership of Barbados’ sugar industry, Barbados TODAY can reveal exclusively. Co-op Energy insisted that the government still controls …
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In a significant move towards enhancing disability rights, Barbados has submitted its inaugural report to the United Nations under the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The …
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In a step towards improving public transport, 45 public service vehicle operators have graduated from a comprehensive training programme aimed at boosting service standards, safety, and professionalism. The initiative, …
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Barbados is facing a deepening youth crisis, with rising behavioural issues, mental health struggles, and family dysfunction affecting communities all across the island. According to Shawn Clarke, CEO of …
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Local pig farmers are facing severe financial challenges as imported pork, particularly from Suriname, continues to dominate the market, warns James Paul, CEO of the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS). Paul …