by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Mar 1, 2019 | banner, Top Stories | Tags: Coastal Hazards and Earthquake Smart Month, Coastal Zone Management Unit, CZMU, Dr. Leo Brewster, Earthquake and Tsunami Smart Month
A member of the Barbados Coast Guard explaining aspects of the HMBS Trident to primary and secondary school students during a tour today. (S.Maughan/BGIS) The Tsunami and Earthquake Smart Month celebrated in March has taken on a new name from this year. The month of...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Feb 27, 2019 | Ministry News | Tags: Blue Economy, Coastal Hazards & Earthquake Month, Coastal Zone Management Unit, Dr. Leo Brewster
The Blue Economy will come under focus when the Coastal Hazards & Earthquake Month of activities gets under way from Friday, March 1, with the theme Safety and Security in the Blue Economy. The day will start with a press conference at the Barbados Coast Guard’s...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Jan 25, 2019 | Top Stories | Tags: Blue Economy, Coastal Zone Management Unit, coastline, CZMU, Dr. Leo Brewster
The value of Barbados’ coastal and marine resources and their potential for investment must be taken into consideration going forward. Director of the Coastal Zone Management Unit (CZMU), Dr. Leo Brewster, stated this today, during a Cost Recovery Mechanisms workshop,...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Apr 11, 2018 | banner, Top Stories | Tags: Carlisle Bay, Coastal Zone Management Unit, CZMU, Dr. Denis Lowe, Dr. Leo Brewster, Marine protected area, Minister of the Environment and Drainage
Known for its natural and artificial reefs and popularity for diving, swimming and snorkelling, Carlisle Bay is poised to be designated as a marine-protected area. And, it is Government’s intention to connect the strip between the Bay Street, St. Michael marine park...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Feb 2, 2018 | Ministry News | Tags: Coastal Zone Management Unit, CZMU, Dr. Leo Brewster, International Year of Reefs
In the face of rising sea temperatures resulting from climate change, Barbados is continuing its efforts to monitor and manage the condition of its coral reefs. This assurance has come from Director of the Coastal Zone Management Unit (CZMU), Dr. Leo Brewster, as he...
