EnvironmentLocal NewsNews Time for further discussion on marine preservation by Barbados Today 09/05/2020 written by Barbados Today 3 min read 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 … Continue Reading 09/05/2020 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappThreadsBlueskyEmail
EnvironmentLocal NewsNews Prescod calls on Barbadians to support tree-planting initiative by Barbados Today 04/01/2020 by Barbados Today 04/01/2020 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappThreadsBlueskyEmail
EnvironmentNewsWorld Prince William announces most prestigious environmental prize in history by Barbados Today 01/01/2020 by Barbados Today 01/01/2020 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappThreadsBlueskyEmail
EnvironmentLocal NewsNews DLP calls for resignation of Prescod, Grant by Barbados Today 29/12/2019 by Barbados Today 29/12/2019 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappThreadsBlueskyEmail
EnvironmentNewsWorld WORLD – Greta Thunberg rejects environmental award by Barbados Today 30/10/2019 by Barbados Today 30/10/2019 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappThreadsBlueskyEmail
Climate ChangeEnvironmentLocal NewsNews Maritime Affairs Minister talks climate change with New Zealand by Barbados Today 29/09/2019 by Barbados Today 29/09/2019 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappThreadsBlueskyEmail
EnvironmentHealthLocal NewsNews Fogging schedule September 9 – 13 by Barbados Today 08/09/2019 by Barbados Today 08/09/2019 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappThreadsBlueskyEmail
EnvironmentLocal NewsNews Stop illegal dumping of garbage at beaches: NCC by Barbados Today 01/09/2019 by Barbados Today 01/09/2019 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappThreadsBlueskyEmail
EnvironmentHealthLocal NewsNewsWeather Barbados to announce ‘heat wave’ response by Barbados Today 14/07/2019 by Barbados Today 14/07/2019 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappThreadsBlueskyEmail
EnvironmentLocal NewsNews Grave concern over pollution, dwindling coral reef by Marlon Madden 23/06/2019 by Marlon Madden 23/06/2019 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappThreadsBlueskyEmail
