BMS: Skies may appear slightly yellowish during the day Barbados Today05/05/20240606 views The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) continues to closely monitor a large plume of dust haze in the eastern to central Atlantic. Dust haze is currently affecting the island with a… Read more
Several killed in landslides following heavy rains in Haiti Barbados Today03/05/20240432 views At least 12 people have been reported dead following the torrential rains that drenched Cap-Haitien for several days causing widespread floods and landslides, the authorities have confirmed. The Municipal Commission… Read more
Barbados urges global change amid climate crisis Emmanuel Joseph03/05/20240225 views Barbados has told a global forum on the climate crisis it needs dedicated technological access to build resilience against ongoing extreme weather and natural hazards. Speaking at a ministerial dialogue… Read more
BMS: Potential for deterioration of marine conditions along western coastlines Barbados Today28/04/20240557 views The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) is advising the public of the potential for a deterioration of marine conditions along western coastlines of Barbados associated with an area of low pressure… Read more
Flash flood warning in effect for northwestern districts Barbados Today20/04/20240622 views A flash flood warning is in effect for northern districts of Barbados A flash-flood warning is issued when rapid flooding due to heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period… Read more
Significant dust haze advisory in effect Barbados Today20/04/20240690 views A significant dust haze advisory remains in effect for the island. A large plume of Saharan dust in the Atlantic is currently affecting the island with varying concentrations. Analysis indicates… Read more
PM, UN deputy chief highlight SIDS debt restructuring challenges Shamar Blunt20/04/20240627 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley and United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed have raised concerns about the difficulties Small Island Developing States (SIDS) face in restructuring debt while providing essential services.… Read more
Barbados under a flash-flood watch Barbados Today19/04/20240471 views A trough system is currently affecting the island and is likely to generate heavy showers across the island today, the Barbados Meteorological Service (BMS) said as it issued a flash-flood… Read more
Dust haze affecting the island Barbados Today18/04/20240687 views Alarge plume of Saharan dust in the eastern Atlantic is currently affecting the island, the Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) said Thursday as it issued a dust haze advisory for the… Read more
Barbados in new climate finance task force Emmanuel Joseph18/04/20240623 views Barbados has endorsed a two-year work plan for a new International Tax Task Force (ITTF) to ensure all industries and people contribute to financing the fight against climate change. As… Read more