(FP) Barbados and other small island developing states (SIDS) have the capacity to find solutions and rebound from the effects of climate change through resilience building. But, those responsible will have to accept their errors and take decisive action to prevent a...
(FP) Residents across Barbados should expect to see a heavy presence of Sargassum seaweed on beaches across the island this year. Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey, stated this during a recent site visit to River Bay, St. Lucy, where the...
Members of the Barbados Coast Guard deploying the Sargassum Seaweed Harvester at Consett Bay, St. John yesterday. (Ministry of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy) It’s that time of year when Barbadians must not only be on guard for the weather, but look to an...
Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey (centre backing) and officials watch a test drive of the new seaweed harvester at HMBS Pelican, Barbados Coast Guard today. (C.Pitt/BGIS) A transformative part of Government ‘s seaweed response...
Minister of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Kirk Humphrey; Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Maritime Affairs and the Blue Economy, Sonia Foster; and Consultant, Mark Hill are shown some of the features of the new seaweed harvester by Ordinary Seaman, André...
