Government, youth urged to do more in climate mitigation Sheria Brathwaite18/10/20230180 views By Sheria Brathwaite Founder of the Ashley Lashley Foundation Ashley Lashley is calling on the government to implement a multi-sector approach to address the issue of climate change. At the… Read more
Water not enough for large-scale food production, says BWA official Barbados Today17/10/20230221 views Barbados does not have enough water to support large-scale food production, the management of the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) has confirmed. During a presentation at the launch of the Grow… Read more
Call for more fire, evacuation drills Barbados Today04/10/20230132 views A senior fire official is urging businesses across the island to hold fire and evacuation drills with their staff to prevent any potential tragedy. Station Officer Roger Bourne of the… Read more
Conservationist: Act now to save Graeme Hall wetland Sasha Mehter04/10/20230152 views By Marlon Madden A conservation advocacy group has joined residents in the St Lawrence area in urging the government to take immediate action to protect the island’s largest wetland, the… Read more
Update: All clear at Supreme Court Complex Barbados Today03/10/20230146 views The all clear has been given for work to resume at the Supreme Court Complex after fire officials determined there was no gas leak. Station Officer Roger Bourne of the… Read more
Supreme Court Complex evacuated Barbados Today03/10/20230100 views Business at the Supreme Court Complex came to a halt moments ago as the building had to be evacuated due to a gas leak. Personnel from the Barbados Fire Service… Read more
Sinkhole swallows tree but emergency officials say area safe Sheria Brathwaite03/10/20230201 views By Sheria Brathwaite One Bush Hall Yard Gap, St Michael resident had to be relocated but others are safe where they are, officials said, after a section of the ground… Read more
Storm-like conditions cause damage and disruption across Barbados Marlon Madden03/10/20230209 views By Marlon Madden A wave of severe thunderstorms lashed Barbados on Monday, downing trees and disrupting electricity supply, as the strong tail-end of Tropical Storm Phillippe brushed the island while… Read more
AIS Forum hosts beach clean-up in Barbados Barbados Today01/10/20230167 views The Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum held a beach cleanup at Long Beach, Christ Church, as part of its 2023 AIS Youth Ambassador Programme to commemorate World Clean Up… Read more
Health officials say Hill Milling close to reopening Emmanuel Joseph30/09/20230190 views By Emmanuel Joseph Health authorities say food manufacturing and packaging plant, Hill Milling Company Limited is expected to get the green light to reopen shortly. The news from Acting Chief… Read more