Airport simulation a ‘success’ Barbados Today12/10/20230164 views Grantley Adams International Airport Inc. officials are reporting a successful testing of its aircraft emergency events response on Wednesday, although admitting there are “some gaps” in the national response. Chief… Read more
Call for more fire, evacuation drills Barbados Today04/10/20230129 views A senior fire official is urging businesses across the island to hold fire and evacuation drills with their staff to prevent any potential tragedy. Station Officer Roger Bourne of the… Read more
Storm-like conditions cause damage and disruption across Barbados Marlon Madden03/10/20230207 views By Marlon Madden A wave of severe thunderstorms lashed Barbados on Monday, downing trees and disrupting electricity supply, as the strong tail-end of Tropical Storm Phillippe brushed the island while… Read more
BFS gets drones from UWI to help fight blazes Barbados Today29/09/20230252 views The Barbados Fire Service (BFS) is now better equipped to fight the most difficult blazes. It not only received a donation of four drones on Wednesday but some fire officers… Read more
Importance of disaster preparedness impressed on young campers Barbados Today22/08/20230146 views The Department of Emergency Management (DEM) in partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), have joined forces to… Read more
BL&P ready for Bret Marlon Madden23/06/20230136 views The Barbados Light and Power Company (BLPC) was on high alert as the country braced for the impact of Tropical Storm Bret on Thursday. Manager of Communications and Government Relations… Read more
‘Gross disrespect’ Emmanuel Joseph23/06/20230132 views PSV body upset at being left out of decision-making on transportation ahead of storm By Emmanuel Joseph One of the island’s public service vehicle (PSV) bodies is not pleased… Read more
Old trees a worry for Dunlow Lane residents Barbados Today22/06/20230160 views Residents of the community where a tree fell on a house during the gusts caused by Tropical Storm Bret said they had been concerned about it falling for some time.… Read more
Sagicor warns: Refrain from complacency in hurricane season preparation Barbados Today21/06/20230148 views Despite a 25 per cent decline in activity being forecasted for the 2023 North Atlantic hurricane season, Sagicor is warning Barbadians not to be complacent in their preparations for the… Read more
#DisasterPreparedness – What to do when a hurricane watch is given Barbados Today19/07/20210121 views A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area and is typically issued 48 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical-storm-force winds. It is during… Read more