Shooting death at Richmond Gap
Police are investigating the death of a young man who was shot and killed at Richmond Gap, St Michael this evening. Lawmen say the shooting incident occurred around. 7 pm. The victim, a 19-year-old mandied at the scene. More details as they come to hand
Met office: More ashfall on the way
Director of the Barbados Meteorological Services, Sabu Best, says the island can expect more ashfall tonight. He gave an update this evening in an interview with the Manager of News, Stetson Babb.
URGENT APPEAL FOR BARBADIANS TO CONTRIBUTE NEEDED SUPPLIES FOR ST. VINCENT
Arising from the ongoing discussions between authorities in St. Vincent and the Grenadines and Barbados, Barbadian businesses and individuals are being asked to contribute items to a list of urgently needed supplies for the people of that nation. Since yesterday, emergency agencies there have been grappling with the effects of La Soufriere volcano’s eruptions, […]
BWA Limiting Work To Emergencies Only Until tomorrow
In light of the prevailing conditions being experienced across the island, the Barbados Water Authority (BWA) wishes to advise that its crews will only be addressing absolute emergencies between today Saturday, April 10th and 12 noon tomorrow Sunday, April 11th. This action is being taken out of an abundance of caution to protect the Authority’s […]
A SEVERE VOLCANIC ASH AND SMALL CRAFT WARNING IS IN EFFECT FOR BARBADOS
This alert message is valid from 8:30 AM Saturday, 10th April 2021 and will be UPDATED at 6 PM Saturday, 10th April 2021 or sooner if conditions warrant. A thick plume of volcanic ash from the La Soufriere Volcano in St. Vincent is currently affecting the island. A Small-Craft Warning shall be issued when reduced […]