by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Oct 30, 2020 | Ministry News
(Stock Photo) The Department of Emergency Management (DEM) and the Coastal Zone Management Unit will host a coastal hike to commemorate World Tsunami Awareness Day on Sunday, November 8. Persons are asked to meet at the Folkestone Park, Holetown, St. James, by 2:30...
by Sheena Forde-Craigg | Nov 11, 2019 | Ministry News
Folkstone, St. James. (FP) Management of the Folkestone Park and Marine Reserve is reminding boat and water sports operators of the safety requirements when utilizing the Northern Water Sports Zone. Acting Manager of Folkestone Park & Marine Reserve, Patrick...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Oct 3, 2018 | Top Stories
Government is moving to protect Barbados’ fish stock through the improvement of the existing marine protected area and the establishment of another. Noting that it was “almost embarrassing” that 80 per cent of the fish used in Barbados was imported, Minister of...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Jul 31, 2018 | Top Stories
Government is moving to protect Barbados’ reputation in the international arena and against the possibility of registered ships pulling their business from the island. This follows an audit conducted on the island’s shipping agreements and arrangements and other...
by Sheena Forde-Craigg | Jun 28, 2018 | Ministry News
As Environment Month draws to a close, the Caribbean Environment Youth Network and the Ministry of Environment and National Beautification will host a number of activities at the Folkestone Park and Marine Reserve, St. James, on Saturday, June 30, from 9:00 a.m. to...