by Jamal Weekes | Oct 19, 2017 | Ministry News
Preparations for the ceremonial parade to mark Barbados’ 51st Anniversary of Independence are under way. Earlier today, representatives from various Government departments, including the Prime Minister’s Office, the Barbados Defence Force (BDF), the Royal Barbados...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Oct 13, 2017 | Ministry News
Barbadians are being urged to secure their homes and make them the primary hub of safety during a disaster. In its message to mark the International Day for Disaster Reduction, recognised today, Friday, October 13, the Department of Emergency Management, has joined...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Oct 2, 2017 | Ministry News
There is a need for wider consultation on Barbados’ National Shutdown Procedures. And, Director of the Department of Emergency Management (DEM), Kerry Hinds, has indicated that as with any plan or procedure, there will be a need to review it “from time to time”. She...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Sep 17, 2017 | Top Stories
A flood warning is now in effect for Barbados as feeder bands from Tropical Storm (TS) Maria begin to produce pockets of moderate to heavy showers, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across Barbados. The warning was issued by the Barbados Meteorological Services at 12:00...
by Julie Carrington | Sep 12, 2017 | Ministry News
The Department of Emergency Management (DEM) has commenced a sign language interpretation course to train emergency responders and community volunteers to lend assistance to the deaf community if the need arises. Under the theme: All Hands on Deck, the first training...