by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Sep 27, 2022 | Ministry News
(Stock Photo) Members of the public are advised that internet and telephone services at the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) have been restored. Persons may once again contact the department at 535-4600, or via email at epd.secretary@epd.gov.bb. The EPD had...
by Sheena Forde-Craigg | Apr 21, 2022 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) The Ministry of Environment and National Beautification is notifying the public that effective April 22, an arrangement for the receipt and blending of used engine oil with crude oil for export has been established with the Barbados National Oil Company...
by Sheena Forde-Craigg | Jul 17, 2018 | Top Stories
Minister of Environment and National Beautification, Trevor Prescod, wants his Ministry to urgently address environmental issues and other activities that create nuisances and health risks for the public, such as noise pollution. Mr. Prescod expressed this wish while...
by Joy Springer | Feb 16, 2018 | Top Stories
The results of special sampling conducted by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) at south coast beaches from Amaryllis to Worthing, Christ Church, indicate that they are safe for recreational use. According to a statement released today, all of the beaches...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Feb 16, 2017 | Ministry News
Some of Barbados’ best kept environmental secrets were captured on camera by students participating in the SnapIt Photo-Essay competition. This is the view of Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of the Environment and Drainage, Edison Alleyne, who, after a review of...