Trough System forecast to affect Barbados Barbados Today22/04/20230131 views Wet conditions are expected across Barbados over the next few days from Sunday into Thursday, associated with a surface to low-level trough system. Current model predictions suggest that most of… Read more
Barbados Begins Health National Adaptation Planning in EU-supported PAHO Project Barbados Today22/04/20230213 views Climate Change is a global emergency, yet few countries have made plans to face it. Barbados Ministry of Health and Wellness staff and allied sectors recently met at the Accra Beach Resort in Barbados, to understand how climate change is affecting public health in the country, a first step in the creation… Read more
Earlier storm warnings a possibility Barbados Today20/04/20230123 views Barbados may soon be able to receive earlier and more accurate warnings on approaching storms. One month away from the start of the 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season, Prime Minister Mia… Read more
PM Mottley urges commonsense approach to water usage in current dry period Barbados Today20/04/2023079 views By Jenique Belgrave As the island continues to experience drought-like conditions, consumers are urged to engage in water conservation practices. Prime Minister Mia Mottley told the media that the public… Read more
Air pollution impacts every stage of human life, report finds Barbados Today17/04/20230107 views (AlJazeera) – Air pollution impacts every stage of human life from foetal development and the cognitive abilities of teenagers to adult mental health, according to a report that synthesises the… Read more
Latest rainfall situation and projection from BMS Barbados Today15/04/20230113 views In its latest rainfall situation and projection for the next few months, the Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) said rain accumulations across the southern sections of the island have been extremely… Read more
Rescue efforts begin in Mississippi after tornado destruction Barbados Today26/03/2023081 views SOURCE: BBC – Rescue efforts are under way in Mississippi and Alabama after a tornado tore through the southern US states on Friday night killing 26 people. Emergency services will… Read more
Massive asteroid to pass by Earth on weekend Barbados Today24/03/20230121 views SOURCE: BBC – An asteroid large enough to destroy a city will pass between the orbits of the Earth and the Moon this weekend – luckily for us, missing both.… Read more
Met office to deploy vehicles to help improve forecasting Barbados Today24/03/20230133 views The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) plans to deploy unmanned surface vehicles on the island’s waters to help improve its forecasting, particularly when it comes to tropical waves. Director Sabu Best… Read more
Scientists release ‘survival guide for humanity’ to avert climate disaster Barbados Today20/03/2023076 views SOURCE: (CNBC) A landmark U.N. report published Monday urged governments across the globe to embark on an urgent course correction to tackle the climate emergency, warning current plans were insufficient… Read more