by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Feb 15, 2024 | Top Stories
Kick-’em-Jenny, located approximately 8 km north of Grenada (12.18°N, 61.38°W), is the only known ‘live’ submarine volcano in the Eastern Caribbean. (Stock Image) New reports from the Seismic Research Centre (SRC), in Trinidad, have indicated that the activity at the...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Feb 15, 2024 | Ministry News
(FP) Barbadians are being encouraged to expand their knowledge of earthquake and tsunami hazards as the island observes Coastal Hazards and Earthquake Smart Month from March 1 to 31, under the theme Resilient Shores, Secure Futures. The Technical Standing Committee on...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Feb 11, 2024 | Top Stories
Director of the Department of Emergency Management, Kerry Hinds. (FP) Increased seismic activity at the Kick ‘em Jenny submarine volcano near Grenada since Friday, February 9, has placed disaster management officials on alert. However, there is no immediate danger to...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Feb 9, 2024 | Ministry News
(Stock Photo) Residents living in the target area which runs from Porters, St. James, to Batts Rock Bay, St. Michael, are reminded of a meeting on Sunday, February 11, at The Church of Jesus the Good Shepherd, Fitts Village, St. James, at 4:30 p.m. It is being hosted...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Jan 30, 2024 | Top Stories
(FP) Efforts to achieve Tsunami Ready Recognition for the Porters, St. James, to Batts Rock Bay, St. Michael areas and its environs are now in the final stages. These efforts are being spearheaded by the Department of Emergency Management, in collaboration with the...