by Government of Barbados | Apr 1, 2021 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) The public is advised that an exemption has been granted to bakeries, bread depots and bread vans to operate on Friday, April 2; Sunday, April 4; Monday, April 5, and Sunday, April 11, between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. each day.
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | May 6, 2020 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) Local plastic bag manufacturers have been granted permission to produce petroleum-based plastic bags for a limited period of time. Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey, said this decision was made following concerns raised...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | May 6, 2020 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) Exemptions have been made for members of the disabled community to use petro-based single-use straws. Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey, said this came after much discussion on how the April 1 ban on all petro-based...
by Nya Phillips | Apr 10, 2020 | Corona Virus, Top Stories
(FP) 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. This is in response to concerns raised, including the ability of farmers...
by Nya Phillips | Apr 1, 2020 | Corona Virus, Top Stories
Agricultural workers employed in areas which require them to be on the road during restricted hours, must be in possession of an emergency pass. (Stock Photo) Exemptions have been granted to the agricultural sector during the curfew period, March 28 to April 14. ...
