Scientist warns of possible climate link to hantavirus outbreaks Emmanuel Joseph05/06/20260275 views A biosecurity expert is urging heightened vigilance as scientists examine whether climate change is helping to drive the spread of the deadly rodent-borne disease known as hantavirus, raising concern over… Read more
CDB launches reform plan to limit effects of climate change, economic shocks Ricardo Roberts03/06/2026051 views Amid escalating global economic uncertainty, severe climate volatility, and shrinking international financing, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) has launched a bold blueprint for regional transformation. Speaking at the opening ceremony… Read more
Drive on for greater youth, disability inclusion in disaster planning Lourianne Graham03/06/2026027 views A renewed push is underway to broaden participation in disaster preparedness efforts, with officials urging greater involvement of young people and people with disabilities while strengthening communication systems ahead of… Read more
Saharan dust eases but ‘health risks persist’ amid rising heat Shamar Blunt02/06/20260140 views As Saharan dust concentrations ease across Barbados, a top medical spokesperson warned that lingering air quality issues combined with intensifying summer heat continue to pose health risks, particularly for vulnerable… Read more
Govt expands hurricane strap programme to strengthen roofs Lourianne Graham02/06/20260108 views A government-funded hurricane strap programme has already reached more than 2 000 households, with officials pledging to expand the initiative as increasingly intense storms heighten concerns about the resilience of… Read more
Top climate scientist urges vigilance despite fewer storms forecast Emmanuel Joseph01/06/20260110 views Despite forecasts of fewer cyclones and below-average rainfall this season, the Caribbean’s lead climatologist is warning that a dangerous mix of drought, delayed rains, extreme heat and sudden flooding could… Read more
Govt to engage private transport operators over hurricane planning concerns Lourianne Graham01/06/2026055 views Government has pledged to directly engage private transport operators in the hurricane preparedness framework, following complaints that key stakeholders were excluded from recent high-level discussions, raising concerns about coordination during… Read more
Faster storm intensification heightens danger even in slower season Lourianne Graham01/06/20260100 views Barbadians are being urged not to lower their guard despite forecasts of a quieter Atlantic hurricane season this year, with officials warning that a single storm could still cause severe… Read more
National readiness effort intensifies for hurricane season Lourianne Graham01/06/2026037 views Barbados entered the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season on Monday with government agencies, emergency responders and key interest groups reporting a high state of readiness to respond to any natural disaster.… Read more
Dust haze advisory lifted as air slowly clears Shamar Blunt01/06/20260128 views A thick plume of Saharan dust that has affected Barbados for several days has begun to clear, prompting the Barbados Meteorological Services to lift a dust haze advisory, although brisk… Read more