by Government of Barbados | Jun 30, 2024 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training (METVT) is reminding parents and guardians that regular classes at all schools have been suspended due to the expected impact of the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Several schools have been...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Jun 2, 2023 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) Government’s preparedness efforts for the hurricane season and other emergencies are being hampered by thieves, who are stealing diesel from generation plants and other critical facilities. These include Barbados Water Authority (BWA) stations; the...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Jun 1, 2023 | Top Stories
Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs, Wilfred Abrahams. (FP) Residents whose homes may become compromised during a storm or hurricane are being encouraged to seek shelter early. Minister of Home Affairs and Information, Wilfred Abrahams, made this...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Jul 2, 2021 | Top Stories
Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs, Wilfred Abrahams, delivering an update on Tropical Storm Elsa at the NEOC. (A. Reid/BGIS) As Barbados continues to brace for impact from Tropical Storm Elsa, emphasis must now be on safety, the preservation of...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Jul 2, 2021 | Top Stories
Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs, Wilfred Abrahams, (left) briefing the public on Tropical Storm Elsa. Also pictured are Director of the Department of Emergency Management, Kerri Hinds; and Acting Senior Superintendent, John Boyce. (A....