BGIS RADIO PROGRAMMES FOR MAY 2025

In this second part, Dr. Leroy McClean, a consultant with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Nutritional Security, provides the latest on the Blackbelly Sheep project between Barbados and Guyana.

PRIDE OF THE PASTURE PART 2 | THE BARBADOS - GUYANA PARTNERSHIP

In this magazine programme Information Officer Paula Harper-Grant speaks with Senior Agricultural Assistant Bernard Thompson about the importance of the Apiculture Industry in Barbados.

Later, Senior Agricultural Assistant Arleigh Connolly explains the incentives offered to farmers by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security.

INSIDER'S REPORT | AGROFOCUS BEES AND INCENTIVES

Nutritionist at the National Nutrition Centre, Glencill Taylor offers a healthier way of preparing macaroni pie.

MY MACARONI PIE

Catch up on information you might have missed during the week.

This week's programme features:
1. Barbados Fire Service's Airport Fire and Rescue Station (view at https://youtu.be/2OLMnEjR-k4?si=v2EiMSKLoymeLlOc )
2.  Learn why it's important to have ergonomic assessments.
3. Hear tips for managing your salt intake. 

This week In Case You Missed It Opportunities – (May 6 - 13):
-  Fundaccess' legal clinic see https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1309098764070303&set=a.605099364470250 for more details.
- Teaching vacancy at Springer Memorial 

To download a copy of these opportunities, go to https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/in-case-you-missed-it-may-7-13-2025/


IN CASE YOU MISSED IT MAY 7 - 13 (2025)

Nutrition Officer Leanda Hurdle of the National Nutrition Unit describes the symptoms of too much salt intake in the diet.

SALT SENSE

Scientific Officer at the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security, Gennia Oxley explains the importance of using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

AGRIFOCUS | THE IMPORTANCE OF PPE

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