Local NewsWeather Caribbean urged to overhaul storm plans by Shamar Blunt 16/04/2025 written by Shamar Blunt 2 min read Caribbean nations must urgently rethink their hurricane preparedness as storms grow more powerful and arrive earlier, the United Nations has warned, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl early last … Continue Reading 16/04/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsWeather Meteorologist addresses fisherfolk concerns over high winds by Sheria Brathwaite 10/04/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 10/04/2025 The nation’s chief meteorologist on Wednesday sought to reassure fisherfolk in Oistins that while wind speeds during the first quarter of the year were above the 30-year average, they remain … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Climate ChangeLocal News Barbados urges more funding for climate resilience by Barbados Today 05/04/2025 by Barbados Today 05/04/2025 Climate resiliency and funding for loss and damage were key topics during a meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds and Ibrahim Cheikh Diong, Executive Director … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsWeather Small Craft and High Surf Advisory in effect for Barbados by Barbados Today 27/03/2025 by Barbados Today 27/03/2025 A small craft warning and high surf advisory remain in effect for Barbados due to elevated swells caused by moderate to breezy conditions across the marine area. According to the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Climate ChangeWorld Amazon forest felled to build road for climate summit by Barbados Today 12/03/2025 by Barbados Today 12/03/2025 A new four-lane highway cutting through tens of thousands of acres of protected Amazon rainforest is being built for the COP30 climate summit in the Brazilian city of Belém. It … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Climate ChangeLocal News Roofs to Reefs programme advances climate resilience efforts by Shamar Blunt 08/03/2025 by Shamar Blunt 08/03/2025 In a push to fortify Barbados against the escalating threats of climate change, the Roofs to Reefs Programme is intensifying its efforts to secure vital funding for vulnerable communities, aiming … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsWeather World Bank $54m recovery plan after Hurricane Beryl by Barbados Today 04/03/2025 by Barbados Today 04/03/2025 The government on Monday unveiled a $108 million recovery initiative in collaboration with the World Bank to rebuild critical infrastructure and strengthen disaster preparedness after Hurricane Beryl caused widespread devastation … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
United StatesWeatherWorld At least 10 dead in US floods and heavy rain by Barbados Today 17/02/2025 by Barbados Today 17/02/2025 At least 10 people have died as torrential downpours over the weekend drenched parts of the south-eastern US, submerging roads and houses. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said nine people have … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsWeather Update: BMS extends high-wind advisory by Barbados Today 13/02/2025 by Barbados Today 13/02/2025 The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has extended the high Wind-Advisory as wind speeds across the island increased this morning during moderate shower activity. These conditions are expected to intensify tonight, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsWeather Small craft warning and high surf advisory remain in effect for Barbados by Barbados Today 13/02/2025 by Barbados Today 13/02/2025 A small craft warning and a high surf advisory remain in effect for Barbados due to above – normal sea swell heights. The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) said this is … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
