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Notable Invasive Alien Species (IAS) in Barbados
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Invasive Geckos Introduced to Barbados
African house gecko (Hemidactylus mabouia) (Connor Blades 2019).
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Worm Snakes in Barbados
Barbados threadsnake (Connor Blades 2025)
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‘Lost’ Species Finally Found
Barbados threadsnake (Tetracheilostoma carlae) (Connor Blades 2025)
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World Environment Day 2025 – Message from UN Secretary General
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Virtual Art Exhibition 2025: Harmony with Nature and Sustainable Development

The Ministry of Environment and National Beautification, Green and Blue Economy is pleased to once again be working along with local artists to highlight biodiversity and the environment during our National Environment Month. Since 2021, we have been hosting our annual Art Exhibition which this year will be run from May 22 – June 28, 2025, right here on our website and social media pages. Also, for the first time, we are hosting an in-person exhibition at the Gallery of Caribbean Art in Speightstown, St. Peter alongside the virtual one. All are encouraged to visit.

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Misuse of Gullies and the Threat of Mosquito-Borne Disease
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(Update: We’re Back!) Sorry, We Are Temporarily Unreachable
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National Workshop on the Biosafety Clearing House (BCH) for Stakeholders in the Agricultural Industry
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Biodiversity Conservation and Management Section Summer Internships under the CBER Project
From bottom left to bottom right:
BCMS interns Ms. Shadae Worrell, Ms. Elisha Hope, Ms. Zahria Howell and Ms. Nyrobi Corbin.
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