Fogging Schedule June 22 – 26 Barbados Today21/06/20201307 views The Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness resumes its fogging programme this week, focusing on the parish of Christ Church. On Monday, June 22, areas to… Read more
SSA operations during COVID-19 pandemic Barbados Today17/05/20200259 views Operations at the Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) during the COVID-19 pandemic have been “business as usual”. Minister of Environment and National Beautification, Trevor Prescod, made this comment after a presentation… Read more
Time for further discussion on marine preservation Barbados Today09/05/20200332 views Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Kerrie Symmonds, believes that the time has come for Barbados and the region to discuss marine environmental preservation with its international cruise partners. He… Read more
Prescod calls on Barbadians to support tree-planting initiative Barbados Today04/01/20201296 views With hundreds of trees being planted in different parts of the island to commence the National Tree Planting Project, the minister responsible for the environment is asking Barbadians not to… Read more
Prince William announces most prestigious environmental prize in history Barbados Today01/01/20200306 views Prince William is kick-starting 2020 with a new drive to dispel the current pessimism around the environment, and replace it with fresh optimism and action. Drawing inspiration from the concept… Read more
DLP calls for resignation of Prescod, Grant Barbados Today29/12/201922365 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 Today30/10/20191238 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 Today29/09/20190511 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 Today08/09/20190173 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 Today01/09/20190509 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