Weather

Scientists at the Barbados Atmospheric Chemistry Observatory (BACO) are investigating whether Saharan dust plays a role in the growth of the sargassum seaweed that continues to wash up across the …

Barbadians are being urged to abandon complacency and take personal responsibility for hurricane preparedness, as an emergency management expert warns that even a below-average season can bring devastating impacts. “It …

A regional climate outlook has warned that Barbados and other Caribbean countries face a heightened risk of flash flooding and related hazards over the next three months, with experts pointing …

The Barbados Meteorological Services has extended its flash flood watch until 6 p.m. today as a tropical wave continues to bring periods of moderate to heavy showers across the island. …

A review of national emergency management legislation and disaster response systems is to be undertaken as authorities seek to strengthen national preparedness in the wake of recent regional crises, including …

The government has significantly improved the readiness of its hurricane shelters ahead of the Atlantic hurricane season, with most facilities upgraded and contingency measures in place to offset temporary closures, …

Civil servants are being urged to strengthen coordination and preparedness as Barbados faces increasingly complex and frequent hazards, with a new training initiative aimed at improving the country’s disaster response …

Barbados is entering another hurricane season with tens of thousands of homes still uninsured, raising concerns about the island’s financial resilience in the face of increasingly frequent and costly natural …

A powerful earthquake off Venezuela has renewed calls for Barbadians to remain prepared for earthquake and tsunami hazards, with disaster officials warning that the island sits in a region that …