Businesses allowed to open Wednesday
The private sector has been given permission to resume business tomorrow after being closed for two days due to heavy ashfall from the La Soufriere Volcano in St. Vincent. The announcement has been made by Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs, Wilfred Abrahams. However, the airport and some government departments remain closed and […]
Chief Fire Officer laments interference during City blaze
Chief Fire Officer Errol Maynard says that they encountered several issues while trying to extinguish a blaze which gutted 3 houses at Nelson Street, Queen’s Street in the City last Friday. Speaking to Starcom Network News he said officers on arrival were met by aggressive residents which added to the other challenges posed such as […]
ASH ALERT FOR BARBADOS DOWNGRADED
The Met Office has downgraded the ash alert for Barbados as this country is spared the worst from this morning’s eruption of the La Soufriere Volcano in St. Vincent. Acting Director of Meteorological Services Tia Brown says the thicker part of the ash plume passed south of Barbados.
Barbados on alert after new explosion
Barbados’ volcano ash level that was lowered to yellow may be raised again after a new volcanic explosion. Starcom Network News understands Barbados officials are monitoring the situation and may raise the alert level if the plume from this morning’s eruption is large. The warning level had been lowered to yellow after conditions improved late […]