Vessel replacement programme launched for boats damaged by Hurricane Beryl

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August 10, 2026

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Local boat owners have received almost three million dollars in loans to repair or rebuild vessels damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Beryl.

The Ministry of Environment, National Beautification and Fisheries today launched its Vessel Replacement Programme under the Beryl Barbados Project.

Vonardo Corbin has more in this report.

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