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Barbados Agricultural Society CEO addresses fresh chicken shortage in supermarkets, advises against hasty imports. Industry faces challenges in meeting demand, but production levels are rising. Supply chain strain acknowledged.
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Barbados strengthens climate resilience with a $40 million debt-for-climate swap agreement, enhancing the South Coast Sewage Treatment Plant to combat climate threats. Efforts include debt-for-nature swaps and marine conservation initiatives.
Operations at Banks Breweries are halted following a fire at their Christ Church facility. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause before resuming operations. Fire Service contained the fire swiftly.
A fire at Banks Breweries' microlab in Newton, Christ Church disrupted operations. The fire was quickly contained by fire officers, with investigations ongoing to determine the cause.
Fire at Banks Breweries Ltd's microlab in Newton Industrial Estate this morning was swiftly contained by firefighters. Operations paused pending investigation into the cause. Crews from multiple fire stations responded.
