EnvironmentRegionalWeather A colossal cloud of Sahara dust is smothering the Caribbean en route to the US by Barbados Today 02/06/2025 written by Barbados Today 2 min read 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 … Continue Reading 02/06/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsStorm Watch Forecasters warn of busy hurricane season, predict surge in major storms by Lourianne Graham 20/05/2025 by Lourianne Graham 20/05/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNewsWeather Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Barbados by Dawne Parris 13/05/2025 by Dawne Parris 13/05/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsNewsWeather Flash flood watch in effect for Barbados by Fernella Wedderburn 12/05/2025 by Fernella Wedderburn 12/05/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsWeather Caribbean urged to overhaul storm plans by Shamar Blunt 16/04/2025 by Shamar Blunt 16/04/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsWeather Meteorologist addresses fisherfolk concerns over high winds by Sheria Brathwaite 10/04/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 10/04/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Climate ChangeLocal News Barbados urges more funding for climate resilience by Barbados Today 05/04/2025 by Barbados Today 05/04/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsWeather Small Craft and High Surf Advisory in effect for Barbados by Barbados Today 27/03/2025 by Barbados Today 27/03/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Climate ChangeWorld Amazon forest felled to build road for climate summit by Barbados Today 12/03/2025 by Barbados Today 12/03/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Climate ChangeLocal News Roofs to Reefs programme advances climate resilience efforts by Shamar Blunt 08/03/2025 by Shamar Blunt 08/03/2025 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
