by Joyanne Kelly | Jul 10, 2024 | Top Stories
The Chief Fire Officer is encouraging Barbadians to ensure shutters are in good condition and functional for the hurricane season. (Stock Photo) Barbadians are being urged to review and update their preparedness plans for this hurricane season. The plea has come from...
by BGIS | Jun 28, 2024 | banner, Top Stories
https://youtu.be/vPSsHZOMPHk?si=m10td0Cn-HKRHXgm (BGIS) On Saturday, June 1st, the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) held a press conference and fair in Queen’s Park. The event kicked off the 2024 Hurricane season. Press conference panellists: Donelle...
by Sheena Forde-Craigg | Jun 3, 2024 | Top Stories
https://youtu.be/vPSsHZOMPHk?si=h9owdVemML-djiKW On Saturday, June 1st, the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) held a press conference and fair in Queen’s Park. The event kicked off the 2024 Hurricane season. (BGIS) Barbadian residents have been told that...
by Sheena Forde-Craigg | Apr 19, 2024 | Top Stories
Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams, greets 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron Chief Aerial Reconnaissance Weather Officer, Lt. Col. Kaitlyn McLaughlin, during a tour of the Hurricane Hunter WC-130J aircraft, yesterday. (C. Pitt/BGIS) With the...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Feb 27, 2024 | Top Stories
Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams, speaking at the second national consultative Technical Workshop for Validation of the Multi-Hazard Early Warning System Implementation Plan for Barbados at Courtyard by Marriott, yesterday. (T. Henry/BGIS)...