Barbados seeks stronger climate reporting systems Lourianne Graham20/08/2026026 views Barbados must strengthen the data and reporting systems that support its climate commitments to show results in its quest to secure international climate finance, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of… Read more
Coastal resilience project to start later this year Shamar Blunt17/08/20260152 views A $105.8m coastal resilience programme, mostly financed by the Inter-American Development Bank, is expected to begin construction later this year as Barbados responds to worsening erosion along parts of its… Read more
Flash-flood warning now in effect Barbados Today17/08/20260513 views The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has upgraded the flash-flood watch for Barbados to a warning as a tropical wave continues to bring moderate to heavy showers across the island. The… Read more
Flash-Flood threat as Tropical Wave nears Barbados Today14/08/20260152 views Barbados is under a Flash-Flood Watch as a strong tropical wave is expected to bring moderate to heavy showers tonight, with flooding possible, particularly in low-lying areas. The Barbados Meteorological… Read more
Update: High-Wind Advisory as Tropical Wave nears Barbados Barbados Today14/08/20260644 views Barbados is under a High-Wind Advisory as strong winds from a tropical wave already affecting the island are expected to intensify later today and tonight. The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS)… Read more
BMS continues to track Tropical Wave Barbados Today14/08/20260414 views Strong winds ahead of a tropical wave approaching Barbados are causing sea conditions to deteriorate, with high winds, excess rainfall and thunderstorms expected to affect the island from Friday night… Read more
Community emergency managers push self-help preparedness Ricardo Roberts13/08/2026053 views An “unacceptably high level of complacency” could undermine the country’s resilience, a community emergency manager said on Thursday, as he urged people to take personal responsibility for being prepared for… Read more
Small Craft, High Surf Warning in effect as tropical wave nears Barbados Today13/08/20260398 views All eyes are on the Atlantic as the Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) continues to monitor a tropical wave that could bring strong winds, heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and rough seas to… Read more
BMS monitors tropical wave east of Barbados Barbados Today12/08/20260205 views The public is being urged to monitor a tropical wave in the Atlantic that could bring increased heat, showers and thunderstorms to the island later this week. There are currently… Read more
BMS issues Small Craft and High Surf Advisory for rough seas Barbados Today12/08/2026027 views Boat operators and seabathers are being warned to expect dangerous sea conditions from Thursday night, as strong winds and swells of up to 10 feet are forecast across Barbados’ marine… Read more