Bajans given chance to comment on legislation

Barbadians have been given a chance to comment on legislation being brought to deal with overgrown lots before it becomes final. This is according to Home Affairs Minister Wilfred Abrahams, who was speaking during a BLP St. George North meeting last evening. The amendments to the Health Services Bill, which would see the owners of unkempt lots being fined an administrative penalty on their Land Tax Bill, were brought before Parliament in July. The Bill and draft Regulations were then sent before a standing select committee for further consideration. Mr. Abrahams is urging Barbadians to take preparations for the hurricane season seriously, as he notes the impacts of climate events have been intensifying. He says many flooding issues are caused by illegal dumping. Subscribe to CBC News: cbcbarbados Connect with the CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarb... Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 #CBCNewsNight #ThisIsWhoWeAre