DLP calls for resignation of Prescod, Grant Barbados Today29/12/201922106 views Democratic Labour Party (DLP) spokesperson on the Environment, Andre Worrell is calling for the resignation of Minister of the Environment, Trevor Prescod; and Chairman of the Sanitation Service Authority (SSA),… Read more
WORLD – Greta Thunberg rejects environmental award Barbados Today30/10/2019170 views BBC – Greta Thunberg has turned down an environmental award and prize money because “the climate movement does not need any more awards”. She said the offer was a “great… Read more
Maritime Affairs Minister talks climate change with New Zealand Barbados Today29/09/20190130 views New Zealand High Commissioner to Barbados, Anton Ojala, met recently with Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey, following Minister Humphrey’s visit to New Zealand for talks on climate… Read more
Fogging schedule September 9 – 13 Barbados Today08/09/20190128 views The Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness will resume its weekly fogging programme on Monday, September 9, in St George. Areas scheduled to be sprayed on… Read more
Stop illegal dumping of garbage at beaches: NCC Barbados Today01/09/20190182 views The National Conservation Commission (NCC) is urging the public to refrain from dumping garbage on the island’s beaches. NCC’s General Manager, Ryan Als stated: “Illegal dumping of garbage at our… Read more
Barbados to announce ‘heat wave’ response Barbados Today14/07/20195212 views In approximately two days, Barbados will have a plan to address the impending danger of life-threatening heat waves, currently facing the region, promised Minister of Health and Wellness, Lieutenant Colonel,… Read more
Grave concern over pollution, dwindling coral reef Marlon Madden23/06/201917174 views Barbados stands to suffer severe consequences if there is no improvement soon in the declining coral reef stock in the region. In addition, local authorities have expressed grave concern about… Read more
Children learn the benefits of the Blue Economy Barbados Today15/06/20192103 views Education and promotion of the island’s blue economy from an early age will be the driving force towards advancing environmental tourism, says a top local tourism official. CEO of the… Read more
Community group launches ‘Bins Fuh Bim’ project Barbados Today09/06/20199137 views Eco Rebel Barbados is changing views on waste disposal one trash bin at a time. The community group, started by Dominique Tudor, gathered at Long Beach, Christ Church on Saturday… Read more
June is environment month Barbados Today02/06/20191103 views The Ministry of Environment and National Beautification will celebrate, as it has over the past 10 years, Environment Month in June. The public is encouraged to come and participate in… Read more