by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Aug 27, 2019 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) Barbadians are asked to remain vigilant as Tropical Storm Dorian shows signs of weakening. Acting Senior Meteorologist, Sabu Best, explained that while the storm had weakened slightly, residents should remain indoors and continue to take precautions. He...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Aug 26, 2019 | Top Stories
(Stock Photo) A record number of residents have sought refuge in shelters across Barbados as the country braces for Tropical Storm Dorian. Chief Education Officer and Chief Shelter Warden, Karen Best, said there were presently 59 persons staying in shelters, a first...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Aug 26, 2019 | Top Stories
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley identified the credible sites as the Barbados Government Information Service, the Nation, the Barbados Advocate, the Caribbean Broadcasting Corporation, Barbados Today, Voice of Barbados and Loop News. (C. Pitt/BGIS) Barbadians and...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Aug 26, 2019 | Top Stories
According to the Policy Framework and Standard Operating Procedures for the Systematic Shutdown and Reactivation of Barbados, essential services in the private sector are: utility companies, supermarkets, mini-marts, shops, pharmacies, general stores including...
by Julia Rawlins-Bentham | Aug 26, 2019 | Top Stories
(FP) Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has urged all boat owners to act now and secure their vessels from the water. She made this appeal during a press conference at Government Headquarters to update the island on the approach of Tropical Storm Dorian. Ms. Mottley said...