A colossal cloud of Sahara dust is smothering the Caribbean en route to the US Barbados Today02/06/202502.5K views A massive cloud of dust from the Sahara Desert blanketed most of the Caribbean on Monday in the biggest event of its kind this year as it heads toward the… Read more
Forecasters warn of busy hurricane season, predict surge in major storms Lourianne Graham20/05/20250819 views Barbadians were told to brace for a potentially active Atlantic hurricane season, with meteorologists predicting 17 named storms, nine hurricanes, and four major hurricanes June to November, according to early… Read more
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Barbados Dawne Parris13/05/20250870 views The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for the island following intense lightning activity recorded on Tuesday morning, particularly across the northern section of the country.… Read more
Flash flood watch in effect for Barbados Fernella Wedderburn12/05/20250622 views Barbados is currently experiencing heavy showers accompanied by isolated thunderstorms, with conditions expected to persist throughout the day. Morning rainfall has already resulted in accumulations of up to one inch… Read more
Caribbean urged to overhaul storm plans Shamar Blunt16/04/20250645 views Caribbean nations must urgently rethink their hurricane preparedness as storms grow more powerful and arrive earlier, the United Nations has warned, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Beryl early last… Read more
Meteorologist addresses fisherfolk concerns over high winds Sheria Brathwaite10/04/202501.1K views The nation’s chief meteorologist on Wednesday sought to reassure fisherfolk in Oistins that while wind speeds during the first quarter of the year were above the 30-year average, they remain… Read more
Barbados urges more funding for climate resilience Barbados Today05/04/20250321 views Climate resiliency and funding for loss and damage were key topics during a meeting between Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kerrie Symmonds and Ibrahim Cheikh Diong, Executive Director… Read more
Small Craft and High Surf Advisory in effect for Barbados Barbados Today27/03/20250630 views A small craft warning and high surf advisory remain in effect for Barbados due to elevated swells caused by moderate to breezy conditions across the marine area. According to the… Read more
Amazon forest felled to build road for climate summit Barbados Today12/03/202501K views A new four-lane highway cutting through tens of thousands of acres of protected Amazon rainforest is being built for the COP30 climate summit in the Brazilian city of Belém. It… Read more
Roofs to Reefs programme advances climate resilience efforts Shamar Blunt08/03/202501.2K views In a push to fortify Barbados against the escalating threats of climate change, the Roofs to Reefs Programme is intensifying its efforts to secure vital funding for vulnerable communities, aiming… Read more