• Store garbage in strong, tough bags that are no heavier than 20 pounds.
  

• All bags should be secured in a bin (which is required by law) or placed on a wall to prevent bags being torn.
  

• Park safely, and leave a clear path for trucks to be able to collect refuse easily from avenues or gaps of residential areas.
  

• Refuse should be put in cans no larger than 35 gallons with holes drilled in the bottom for proper drainage.

The Hon. Steven Blackett is the Minister of Community Development and Culture. His constituency, St. Michael Central is in the Kadooment belt and this year will be accommodating two routes. The Minister is looking forward to a more exciting and incident free Crop Over and has praised the NCF staff for their tireless efforts towards the success of the festival. He also looks forward to constant support form the stakeholders with whom the NCF continues to work closely.

Senator Irene Sandiford-Garner is Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Culture and Community Development. Her current assignment is to ensure that Barbados enjoys a smooth Crop Over 2008.

So far 2008 has been a landmark year, change has been swift and resolute but there is no need to be concerned, as with all other aspects of the country’s business the Crop Over festival is in good hands, which is being executed by an experienced and competent staff dedicated to its success. 

"We Ready"- That was the simple but reassuringly clear message from the staff of the National Cultural Foundation (NCF) to me shortly after I assumed the position of Chief Executive Officer and I had transmitted to them vibes of uncertainty which had reached me from the Barbadian public about this year's Crop Over festival.