by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Sep 29, 2016 | Top Stories
The tropical storm warning for Barbados was discontinued at 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28, as Tropical Storm Matthew continues to move away from Barbados. During a 7:00 p.m. press briefing, Director of the Department of Emergency Management (DEM), Kerry Hinds,...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Sep 28, 2016 | Top Stories
Businesses across Barbados are being reminded that they should observe national shutdown protocols. This reminder is coming from Minister of Home Affairs, Adriel Brathwaite, who took issue with some business houses opening their doors today as Barbados remains under a...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Sep 28, 2016 | Top Stories
Stay indoors for your own safety! That is the strong advice from Director of the Department of Emergency Management (DEM), Kerry Hinds, as the island feels the effects of Tropical Storm Matthew. Speaking during a media briefing today at the National Emergency...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Aug 25, 2016 | Ministry News
Government and privately-owned enterprises operating in the Holetown, St. James area were today advised that their ability to survive the impact of a hazard depended heavily on their preparation for such an event. This was one of the key messages they received during...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Jul 28, 2016 | Top Stories
The flow of information will continue where possible in the event of a natural disaster as media houses have announced that they have contingency plans in place. And, while some have admitted to not testing those plans to their fullest extent, media managers have...