Nation Update: Alex the broom man

Just call him Alex the broom man! He has become a fixture along the busy junction of Collymore Rock and Pine Road, St Michael, where he makes and sells straw brooms. Pointing out that broom-making was a popular tradition in Jamaica, where he was born, Alex admitted he learnt the trade here. “I happened to meet up with this man who makes brooms and by talking and talking I got involved too,” he said, smiling. Alex said while the broom, which is made from palm leaves, was not losing its history, there was a need for more people to become involved in making it. (Video by Reco Moore) #Barbados #BarbadosNews #YourNewsYourTimeYourWay #NationBarbados #TheSourceMatters