DEM: Be prepared for more than natural disasters Lourianne Graham17/04/20260123 views The tourism industry is being urged to strengthen its preparedness and security measures beyond hurricanes and floods, as the island heads into the 2026 hurricane season with growing awareness of… Read more
Hotels boost disaster readiness as BHTA urges full preparedness Lourianne Graham16/04/2026065 views More than nine in ten hotels and other tourist properties across Barbados are now equipped with disaster management plans, a sign of growing commitment to crisis readiness within the hospitality… Read more
DEM fast-tracks readiness as forecasts warn of active storm season Shamar Blunt02/04/20260120 views The Department of Emergency Management (DEM) is accelerating its hurricane preparedness plans as forecasts signal a potentially active Atlantic season, with director Kerry Hinds urging the public to step up… Read more
Barbadians urged to join fisherfolk in paying attention to BMS advisories Lourianne Graham27/03/20260488 views With Easter weekend just one week away, fishermen across Barbados are preparing for the traditional seasonal catch that many Bajans look forward to each year. However, amidst the anticipation,… Read more
Small craft warning, high surf advisory remain in effect Barbados Today02/03/20260214 views A small craft warning and high surf advisory remain in effect as rough seas and swells of 2.5 to 3.5 metres continue along Barbados’ north, east, and south coasts. The… Read more
Small craft, high surf advisory remains in effect for Barbados Barbados Today26/02/2026088 views A small craft and high surf Advisory remains in effect for Barbados as hazardous marine conditions are expected to continue from today into next week. Meteorologists warn of an increased… Read more
Flash flood watch issued for Barbados Barbados Today30/01/20260228 views A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for Barbados after continuous shower activity overnight, with further rainfall expected throughout Friday morning. According to the Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS), moderate to… Read more
Symmonds: ‘Don’t depend on US to support what matters to us’ Barbados Today10/01/20260248 views Barbados must recalibrate its global partnerships as a shift in US foreign policy threatens support for climate and renewable energy causes that are central to the nation’s interests, Minister of… Read more
Flash-flood watch back in effect for Barbados Barbados Today30/12/2025099 views The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a flash-flood watch for Barbados as pockets of moderate to heavy showers are forecast for today, Tuesday, December 30. Forecasters say the rainfall… Read more
Flash-flood watch discontinued Shanna Moore29/12/2025079 views The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has discontinued the flash-flood watch for Barbados following a reduction in rainfall activity. The watch was lifted Monday evening after pockets of moderate to heavy… Read more