World Bank team praises ‘Beryl’ recovery works

The World Bank on Tuesday expressed confidence in rebuilding the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex breakwater after Hurricane Beryl damage, while the government said a revised timetable for the remaining work should be ready for fisheries minister Santia Bradshaw by the end of the month.

Government officials and World Bank representatives conducted a joint site inspection of ongoing repairs to the fisheries breakwater and sugar berth damaged by Hurricane Beryl in 2024.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Environment, National Beautification and Fisheries Santia Bradshaw (second left) with Ministry officials and the World Bank’s Division Director for the Caribbean Achim Fock (centre). (Photo Credit: Shamar Blunt /Barbados TODAY)