Mottley: Climate finance ‘math simply ain’t mathing’ Shanna Moore25/09/20260218 views Climate-vulnerable countries face an annual financing shortfall of about US$400bn by 2030 while being forced to pay billions more in borrowing costs because of their exposure to climate shocks, Prime… Read more
Below-normal rainfall could trigger 2027 dry-season warnings – Met Office Lourianne Graham22/09/20260120 views Barbadians are unlikely to get relief from unusually hot nights before the end of the year, while below-normal rainfall could extend drought conditions into 2027 and prompt further warnings before… Read more
Farmers feel the heat as drought threat grows Ricardo Roberts18/09/2026086 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
Climate plans fail to track investment in children – study Shanna Moore17/09/20260101 views Climate plans across Barbados and five other Eastern Caribbean countries do not contain the measures needed to track whether climate investments are actually benefiting children, according to a new UNICEF… Read more
‘No safe zone’ for Eastern Caribbean children Shanna Moore17/09/20260327 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
Study: 80 more days a year above 30 C by mid-century Shanna Moore16/09/20260196 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
Schools remain open, Alexandra closed due to flooding Barbados Today16/09/20260518 views Schools across Barbados will remain open today despite the weather, with Alexandra School the only exception after flooding forced its closure.The Ministry of Education Transformation said Chief Education Officer Dr… Read more
World Bank team praises ‘Beryl’ recovery works Ricardo Roberts16/09/2026081 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 Roberts15/09/20260303 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
Heat wave drives demand for air conditioners, fans Lauryn Escamilla11/09/20260587 views Air conditioners and fans have been in high demand as Barbadians find ways to cope with excessive heat, with appliance retailers reporting increased sales and some fan models already out… Read more