Canal upgrades boost hurricane confidence Lourianne Graham07/07/2026039 views Following years of flooding woes in Sunset Crest, Holetown, residents are optimistic that this year’s hurricane season will not see as much flooding as previous years, after extra measures were… Read more
Scientists probe Saharan dust–sargassum link Lourianne Graham07/07/20260787 views 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… Read more
Barbadians warned against complacency in hurricane season Jenique Belgrave06/07/2026093 views 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… Read more
Flood risk warning issued for Caribbean as heavy rains forecast Emmanuel Joseph04/07/2026084 views 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… Read more
Flash flood watch extended as tropical wave continues to affect Barbados Barbados Today03/07/20260361 views 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.… Read more
Govt to review emergency management laws after regional disasters Shamar Blunt30/06/2026047 views 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… Read more
Hurricane shelter readiness ‘strengthened’ ahead of 2026 season Shamar Blunt29/06/2026064 views 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,… Read more
Public officers sharpen emergency management skills Lourianne Graham26/06/20260325 views 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… Read more
Low coverage leaves Barbados vulnerable to disaster costs Shanna Moore25/06/20260818 views 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… Read more
Venezuela quake renews warning for Barbados Lourianne Graham25/06/202601.2K views 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… Read more