Agriculture Minister: There is no food shortage Barbados Today10/05/20204383 views Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Indar Weir, has sought to reassure Barbadians that there is enough food to supply the island during the COVID-19 crisis. Weir revealed that there… Read more
Agriculture Minister, farmers debate boosting food production Barbados Today05/05/20200391 views Government has promised more measures to shore up agriculture, added to initiatives already underway, but farmers contend that long-term problems must first be addressed for food production to grow. The… Read more
Farm ministers meet online to boost food security Sandy Deane21/04/20200351 views A dozen of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) farm ministers met virtually today on plans to boost farming and safeguard the food supply amidst the ongoing health crisis, in a region that… Read more
BAS ceo wants serious investment in agriculture Randy Bennett21/04/20200348 views The COVID-19 pandemic has given Barbados a “perfect wake-up call” to take its food security seriously, chief executive officer of the Barbados Agricultural Society James Paul, has suggested. He said… Read more
Prices up for fruit, veg, says top grocer Randy Bennett18/04/20200566 views With the demand for fruits and vegetables at an all-time high, a supermarket owner has charged that farmers have raised prices. Managing director of A1 Supermarkets Andrew Bynoe today revealed… Read more
Statement from Minister Abrahams on water issues in St John Barbados Today11/04/20202346 views Statement from Wilfred Abrahams, Minister of Energy and Water Resources The lack of water in the taps of some residents of St John is as a direct result of low… Read more
BGIS – Arrangements for farmers & non-livestock establishments Barbados Today10/04/20202347 views The Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (MAFS) has put a number of arrangements in place to address the difficulties faced by stakeholders within the sector, under the current curfew.… Read more
World Water Day Message: Minister Wilfred Abrahams Barbados Today22/03/20200271 views Message for World Water Day from Minister of Energy and Water Resources, Wilfred Abrahams: Each year, on March 22, as we acknowledge World Water Day, the world pauses to recognise… Read more
Lower than normal water levels at some reservoirs Barbados Today07/03/20200302 views The Barbados Water Authority wishes to advise Barbadians that as the island continues to experience drought conditions, water levels at some of its reservoirs continue to read lower than normal.… Read more
Coronavirus could impede farming growth, says Weir Barbados Today03/03/20200260 views Barbados should brace for some impact in its agricultural sector due to the worsening global COVID-19 outbreak, said Minister of Agriculture Indar Weir, who revealed plans to increase the production… Read more