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Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Indar Weir has defended the Government against charges that it is dragging its feet in implementing measures to stamp out animal cruelty.He said not only have some issues been addressed, but the Mia Mottley administration remains committed to further improvements.Weir’s comments follow claims by the founder of the Humane Organisation for the Relief of Suffering Equines (HORSE) Charity, Monique Archer, that Government had not followed through on several...

One animal activist group is disappointed that Government has not followed through on its promises to get tougher on persons who abuse or kill animals.Founder of the Humane Organisation for the Relief of Suffering Equines (HORSE) Charity, Monique Archer told Barbados TODAY Government’s commitment to launching a public service campaign and to amend the Animal Cruelty Act to allow for stiffer penalties for those found guilty of animal cruelty, had not materialised.Her comments have come in the w...

Days after a man was reportedly involved in an incident where a dog drowned at a St Michael beach, an animal rights advocate is appealing to authorities to strengthen animal protection laws.Monique Archer also wants the law courts to inflict harsher penalties on those found guilty of starving animals, treating them badly and in some cases, even killing them.Archer, who specialises in horse welfare, has identified cruelty to animals as a major concern which should receive immediate attention from...