AgricultureEnvironmentLocal News Exclusive: Govt eyes by-product pilot as sargassum surge worsens by Sheria Brathwaite 01/04/2026 written by Sheria Brathwaite 5 min read Barbados has cleared almost five million pounds of sargassum seaweed from its beaches in the past six months, amid the authoritiesโ warnings that the intensifying influx is set to double … Continue Reading 01/04/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnvironmentLocal NewsWeather Barbadians urged to join fisherfolk in paying attention to BMS advisories by Lourianne Graham 27/03/2026 by Lourianne Graham 27/03/2026 With Easter weekend just one week away, fishermen across Barbados are preparing for the traditional seasonal catch that many Bajans look forward to each year. However, amidst the anticipation, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnvironmentLocal News โHigh-techโ fishing: Fisheries agency plots digital, inclusive transformation by Ricardo Roberts 27/03/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 27/03/2026 The fishing industry is embarking on an ambitious modernisation drive aimed at transforming one of the islandโs oldest trades into a highโtech, inclusive and climateโresilient sector within a decade, according … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureEnvironmentLocal News Foul odour at farm eliminated after BADMC clean-up by Sheria Brathwaite 27/03/2026 by Sheria Brathwaite 27/03/2026 Farmers at Spencerโs in Christ Church said Thursday they were relieved after the Barbados Agricultural Development and Marketing Corporation (BADMC) completed remedial work that removed a foul odour stemming from … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnergyEnvironmentLocal News Govt revisits Mangrove landfill as waste-to-energy plant by Lourianne Graham 24/03/2026 by Lourianne Graham 24/03/2026 The Mangrove Landfill in St Thomas is set for a major transformation into a green energy facility that will convert waste into electricity, Senator Lisa Cummins, the leader of government … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
BudgetEnvironmentLocal NewsPolitics Springer backs green industry push for St Andrew but urges caution by Sheria Brathwaite 18/03/2026 by Sheria Brathwaite 18/03/2026 St Andrew MP Dr Romel Springer on Wednesday endorsed government plans for a major green industrialisation project in the parish but cautioned that economic progress must not come at the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureBudgetBusinessCommunityCrimeCrimeEconomyEducationEducationEnergyEntertainmentEnvironmentHealthHealth CareHousingJudicialLocal NewsNewsTransportationYouth Budget ‘puts money back in people’s pocket’ – PM by Barbados Today 17/03/2026 by Barbados Today 17/03/2026 Prime Minister Mia Mottley has described the 2026 Budget as a โpeopleโs budgetโ, saying it delivers on campaign promises while taking steps to protect Barbadians from mounting global pressures. Speaking … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnvironmentLocal News Barbados seeks deeper Japan partnership to boost climate resilience by Shamar Blunt 13/03/2026 by Shamar Blunt 13/03/2026 Barbados aims to deepen its partnership with Japan to strengthen defences against climate change, with new efforts to build disaster resilience and expand collaboration between government and private sector leaders, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnvironmentLocal NewsNews Barbados seeks cleaner, smarter transport solutions amid rising vehicle numbers by Lourianne Graham 11/03/2026 by Lourianne Graham 11/03/2026 Barbados is stepping up its efforts to make transport cleaner, safer and more affordable as public and private stakeholders gather to explore sustainable mobility solutions to the islandโs growing traffic … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EnvironmentHealthLocal News Caribbean ports face chemical risks despite no domestic threat – officials by Sheria Brathwaite 23/02/2026 by Sheria Brathwaite 23/02/2026 Although Barbados faces no active threat from chemical weapons, national and international experts warned on Monday that the routine movement of hazardous chemical materials through Caribbean ports underscores the regionโs … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail