KVNF News Director Gavin Dahl chats with Elena Goldstein, volunteer with The Canary Committee, a group of North Fork residents focused on water conservation education. Plus, Scott Franz reports Colorado lawmakers are unveiling new bills this week to address an increase in people experiencing homelessness.
Government receiver Mark Gakuru said there are rising cases where company owners obtain court injunctions just to stall the process as they strip company assets during which litigation drags in.
Like many Caribbean nations, Barbados faces two distinct crises. On the one hand, the island now imports almost 90% of the food consumed. On the other, levels of obesity and associated diseases have risen, largely because people are eating processed products and calorie-dense foods, most of which are imported. Agritourism, which links farmers and agribusinesses to the tourist market, could play a significant role in tackling both these problems and CTA is working closely with local partners to encourage the growth of the local food market.