Weather

Drainage works now under way at Trents, St James, are aimed at reducing persistent flooding in the tenantry area and preparing the site earmarked for the relocation of the Holetown …

Barbados will require an estimated $23 billion in public and private investment to achieve its climate agenda by 2035, with the government pursuing new financing mechanisms to strengthen resilience before …

A Small Craft Advisory remains in effect for the country as strong winds are expected to produce hazardous sea conditions on Thursday and Friday. The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) says …

Resilience is no longer just about disaster response but a core measure of economic strength and investor confidence, Guyana’s Prime Minister Mark Phillips has told regional disaster managers. Disaster management …

A surge in heat and persistent high winds is set to accelerate the spread and intensity of grass fires across the island, placing mounting pressure on firefighters and increasing risks …

Police officers are backing an historic plan to introduce lighter, more comfortable uniforms for Crop Over, as authorities respond to forecasts of extreme heat expected to affect on-duty personnel, Barbados …

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Davidson Ishmael has warned Barbadians that indiscriminate littering and illegal dumping increase the risk of flooding during the hurricane season. …

Despite the start of the wet and hurricane season, Barbados is likely to remain in drought for months, with forecasters warning that suppressed rainfall linked to El Niño could extend …

More Saharan dust haze is expected across Barbados and the wider Caribbean in the coming weeks, with meteorologists warning that significant dust episodes are arriving earlier in the year and …