Authorities investigate illegal oil dumping in The Belle

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August 26, 2026

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Authorities are investigating the illegal dumping of barrels of oil in The Belle, a water zone area.

The illegal activity triggered the National Oil Spill Protocol amid concerns about its possible impact on the water supply.

Minister of Economic Affairs and Planning, Marsha Caddle, addressed the incident during a Barbados Water Authority site update on Tuesday.

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