Caddle: Kenyatta’s visit a step in the right direction Barbados Today11/08/20196357 views Minister in the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Investment, Marsha Caddle, has hailed Barbados’ recent moves to deepen ties with African countries as a step in the right direction. Last… Read more
BWA delivers water to QEH Barbados Today09/06/20194378 views Patients and staff at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) had to depend on water tankers deployed by the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) after a large main at Jemmott’s Lane collapsed.… Read more
Weir: Ministry addressing concerns at Riverland Barbados Today08/06/20194344 views Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Indar Weir, is assuring farmers that his ministry is working assiduously to address the challenges with water being experienced by farmers at Riverland, St… Read more
Relief coming for water-scarce St Thomas Barbados Today02/06/20195344 views In the next four to five weeks, residents of Redman’s Village, St Thomas can anticipate some relief to the water shortages affecting their community. Residents were given the assurance on… Read more
New water zoning and land use policy coming Barbados Today19/05/20196395 views Barbados is seeking to change and upgrade a 1964 water policy decision as it relates to water, ground water resources and zoning. Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Wilfred Abrahams,… Read more
Water bills delayed for May Barbados Today18/05/20197319 views The Barbados Water Authority has advised that there has been a delay in the preparation of the water bills for the month of May. This delay is due to necessary upgrades… Read more
Abrahams assures St Joseph relief is coming Barbados Today12/05/201913391 views Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Wilfred Abrahams has given the assurance that relief is on its way for the residents of the water-scarce parish of St Joseph. On Saturday,… Read more
Beekeeping can get economy buzzing Barbados Today24/03/2019121.9K views Beekeeping has been identified by Government as a sector to generate wealth and create employment opportunities for the youth, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Indar Weir said The Minister’s… Read more
Agrofest at 15 Barbados Today23/02/201922K views In its 15th year, Agrofest has continued to showcase the diverse and innovative products from Barbadians and also throughout the region. This Saturday, droves of locals and visitors gathered at the Queens Park for the island’s biggest agricultural exhibition. With nearly 300 booths taking up the grounds, there was something for everyone – horticulturalists, the animal lovers,… Read more
Agriculture sector critical Barbados Today23/02/201981.1K views Minister in the Ministry of Finance, Ryan Straughn, has underscored the importance of the agricultural sector, saying it is necessary that Barbados achieves a greater level of food security. Straughn… Read more