Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Environmental Responsibility during Crop Over

As the SSA prepares for Kadooment, the Authority is appealing to owners and operators as well as partygoers to help keep Barbados clean.

Here are a few tips that operators and customers need to remember at all times...


  • Any broken glass or bottles must be wrapped and tied to prevent injury to SSA staff or the public – plastic bottles or tin cans should be stored in separate boxes and placed outside of your own stall.
  • Patrons should have easy access to waste bins and they should be encouraged to use them
  • Stalls must be kept clean and tidy at all times; owners & operators are reminded that bins with fresh bags should be placed at each stall – while all bagged waste is safely stored for proper collection
  • All garbage belongs in a bin or a skip - and should be bagged before being placed in the skip or bin
  • No oil is to be dumped in a garbage container at any time!
  • 48 hours after the closure of any particular event, owners/operators must dismantle and completely remove their stall
  • Please note - any pallets used are part of your stall, and should also be removed
  • The Environmental Health Department is reminding all food vendors to get all your medical certificates and apply for a temporary restaurant license – go to your relevant Polyclinic and get approved! Once certified, prominently display the certification at your stall.

The SSA is making sure everybody helps keep Barbados clean and be environmentally responsible not just for Crop Over, but at all times.

Thursday, May 22, 2008

Kadooment is not rubbish - Include the SSA in planning your fetes!

As Crop Over 2008 gets into high gear – the SSA is reminding promoters it provides cleaning services both before and after any special events – like fetes, school fairs, band launches and calypso tents among other functions.

Bins and skips can be provided for these events as well.

Call 430-5019 or 430-5052 to get a free quote and make your arrangements early and help us to help you keep Barbados clean!