Blackman and Gollop pupils in national tree-planting drive Shamar Blunt19/09/2026071 views Blackman and Gollop Primary School pupils joined Barbados Defence Force soldiers and sailors to plant 65 shade trees on Friday, as Barbados advances a monthly national effort ahead of its… Read more
Farmers feel the heat as drought threat grows Ricardo Roberts18/09/2026076 views Food production could come under growing pressure as a new climate report warns that Barbados may face moderate to severe drought for up to four months each year by mid-century,… Read more
Sargassum removal tops 3.6 million pounds Shamar Blunt17/09/202601.4K views About 3.6 million pounds of sargassum has been removed from Barbados’ beaches so far this year, as authorities consider pumping seaweed out of the sea before it reaches heavily affected… Read more
‘No safe zone’ for Eastern Caribbean children Shanna Moore17/09/20260323 views One in three children across Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean is living in areas vulnerable to at least three climate hazards, a landmark child-centred climate study has revealed – but… Read more
Government mulls dedicated sargassum unit Shamar Blunt16/09/202601.2K views Government is exploring new measures to tackle the growing sargassum problem, including the possible establishment of a dedicated sargassum management unit and the installation of offshore barriers to stop the… Read more
Study: 80 more days a year above 30 C by mid-century Shanna Moore16/09/20260193 views Barbados could face a “new normal” of longer and more frequent dry spells for up to four months of every year by mid-century, a new regional climate analysis has warned,… Read more
World Bank team praises ‘Beryl’ recovery works Ricardo Roberts16/09/2026080 views The World Bank on Tuesday expressed confidence in rebuilding the Bridgetown Fisheries Complex breakwater after Hurricane Beryl damage, while the government said a revised timetable for the remaining work should… Read more
New haul-out system planned to speed vessel removals before storms Ricardo Roberts15/09/20260302 views Plans are underway to overhaul emergency vessel haul-out facilities in coastal areas after delays during Hurricane Beryl left boats and operators vulnerable ahead of severe weather, Coastal Zone Management Unit… Read more
Seniors urged to guard against heat Shamar Blunt05/09/20260106 views Older Barbadians are being urged to take the ongoing extreme heat seriously, as high temperatures and dry conditions continue to increase the risk of heat-related illnesses. Met officials in a… Read more
Study confirms coral decline as Barbados acts to protect coastline Shamar Blunt03/09/20260720 views After 40 years of decline, coral reefs numbers in Barbados and the Caribbean are under serious pressure. Now, a new global assessment warns that decades of coral reef decay are… Read more