By Sheria Brathwaite Founder of the Ashley Lashley Foundation Ashley Lashley is calling on the government to implement a multi-sector approach to address the issue of climate change. At the …
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Water not enough for large-scale food production, says BWA official
Barbados does not have enough water to support large-scale food production, the management of the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) has confirmed. During a presentation at the launch of the Grow …
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A senior fire official is urging businesses across the island to hold fire and evacuation drills with their staff to prevent any potential tragedy. Station Officer Roger Bourne of the …
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Conservationist: Act now to save Graeme Hall wetland
by Sasha Mehterby Sasha MehterBy Marlon Madden A conservation advocacy group has joined residents in the St Lawrence area in urging the government to take immediate action to protect the island’s largest wetland, the …
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The all clear has been given for work to resume at the Supreme Court Complex after fire officials determined there was no gas leak. Station Officer Roger Bourne of the …
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Business at the Supreme Court Complex came to a halt moments ago as the building had to be evacuated due to a gas leak. Personnel from the Barbados Fire Service …
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By Sheria Brathwaite One Bush Hall Yard Gap, St Michael resident had to be relocated but others are safe where they are, officials said, after a section of the ground …
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Storm-like conditions cause damage and disruption across Barbados
By Marlon Madden A wave of severe thunderstorms lashed Barbados on Monday, downing trees and disrupting electricity supply, as the strong tail-end of Tropical Storm Phillippe brushed the island while …
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The Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum held a beach cleanup at Long Beach, Christ Church, as part of its 2023 AIS Youth Ambassador Programme to commemorate World Clean Up …
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By Emmanuel Joseph Health authorities say food manufacturing and packaging plant, Hill Milling Company Limited is expected to get the green light to reopen shortly. The news from Acting Chief …