PM Mottley urges commonsense approach to water usage in current dry period Barbados Today20/04/2023091 views By Jenique Belgrave As the island continues to experience drought-like conditions, consumers are urged to engage in water conservation practices. Prime Minister Mia Mottley told the media that the public… Read more
DROUGHT THREAT Sheria Brathwaite18/04/20230205 views LOW RAINFALL WILL IMPACT CROP PRODUCTION, PRICE By Sheria Brathwaite Barbadians are being told to expect low yields of fruits and vegetables as the island grapples with drought-like conditions. In… Read more
Pork price increases Sheria Brathwaite15/04/20230169 views PIG FARMERS ASSURE THEY ARE STILL STICKING WITH THE SOCIAL COMPACT By Sheria Brathwaite Scores of pig farmers who signed onto Government’s extended price compact were forced to increase the… Read more
Egg Production down; producers trying to meet new demand from food industry Sheria Brathwaite12/04/20230142 views Local egg producers are working towards alleviating a temporary “lull” in supply as the industry grapples with reduced supply from the main suppliers and an unexpected surge in orders from… Read more
Young Rotarians entice the disabled to try agriculture Barbados Today07/04/20230135 views The Queen’s College Interact Club in collaboration with Eco Rebel has donated 10 ‘green boxes’ to the Barbados Council for the Disabled, in an effort to get more differently-abled persons… Read more
More vendors take up spots at Fairchild Street Market Village Barbados Today06/04/20230145 views Forty more vendors received keys to their new kiosks at the Fairchild Street Market Village on Wednesday. The 21 fruit and vegetable vendors and 19 owners of variety shops have… Read more
Farmers benefit from FAO training Barbados Today01/04/20230113 views The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) has been an important partner in Barbados’ drive to achieve its agricultural and marine development priorities, including natural resource management… Read more
BWA: Emergency repair work in St Philip rescheduled Barbados Today25/03/2023096 views The Barbados Water Authority wishes to update residents of Christ Church and St Philip that emergency repair work scheduled for today, Saturday March 25, at Woodbourne has been postponed. The Authority… Read more
BWA conducting emergency repairs in St Philip Barbados Today25/03/2023075 views UPDATE: The Barbados Water Authority wishes to update residents of Christ Church and St Philip that emergency repair work scheduled for today, Saturday March 25, at Woodbourne has been postponed. —————————-… Read more
#BTColumn – The health benefits of water Barbados Today23/03/2023098 views Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. By Dr Colin Alert In adults, between 50 to 60 percent of… Read more