Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Barbados Dawne Parris13/05/20250779 views The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the island following intense lightning activity recorded on Tuesday morning, particularly across the northern section of the country.… Read more
Flash flood watch in effect for Barbados Fernella Wedderburn12/05/20250585 views Barbados is currently experiencing heavy showers accompanied by isolated thunderstorms, with conditions expected to persist throughout the day. Morning rainfall has already resulted in accumulations of up to one inch… Read more
Caribbean urged to overhaul storm plans Shamar Blunt16/04/20250629 views 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… Read more
Meteorologist addresses fisherfolk concerns over high winds Sheria Brathwaite10/04/202501.1K views 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
Barbados urges more funding for climate resilience Barbados Today05/04/20250317 views 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
Small Craft and High Surf Advisory in effect for Barbados Barbados Today27/03/20250626 views 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
Amazon forest felled to build road for climate summit Barbados Today12/03/20250989 views 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
Roofs to Reefs programme advances climate resilience efforts Shamar Blunt08/03/20250945 views 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
World Bank $54m recovery plan after Hurricane Beryl Barbados Today04/03/202501.1K views 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
At least 10 dead in US floods and heavy rain Barbados Today17/02/20250836 views 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