Cleanup of Oistins oil spill continues

Oistins vendors hopeful as business resumes after oil spill - Barbados Today

Vendors at Oistins Bay Garden are optimistic that sales will rebound quickly following a temporary halt in operations due to the recent oil spill in the area. On Saturday night, the National Cultural Foundation proceeded with its Sweet Street Lime, while the Bay Garden’s flagship event, Oistins is on Fire, is set to take place on Monday. Chairman of the Oistins Bay Garden Inc., Kemar Harris, described the spill as a scary experience. “This place…

Oistins businesses impacted by oil spill back in full operation – Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation

Businesses in Oistins significantly impacted by the crude oil spill are now back in full operation.And while many of them were forced to close most of Friday to facilitate a major clean-up operation, they are happy to be selling again.Our Anesta Henry visited the area today and felt the pulse of several business owners.

Cleanup of Oistins oil spill continues

Cleanup efforts are progressing steadily following a crude oil spill that occurred in Oistins, Christ Church on Friday.Teams from the Barbados National Energy Company Limited (BNECL), the Ministry of Transport and Works (MTW), and the National Conservation Commission (NCC) have been actively working to remove contaminants and restore the affected area. BNECL’s Group Health and Safety Manager, Damien Catlyn, said crews have been on site since 8 a…