No fish shortage/price hike says Minister Forde
Government and local fish processors are assuring the public that there won’t be any shortage of fish or hike in prices as a result of damage to the fishing boat fleet by Hurricane Beryl. Minister of the Environment and National Beautification, Adrian Forde, who also has responsibility for the fisheries sector, made the announcement after […]
Spate of homicides worries business sector
A recent upsurge in violence marked by a series of homicides over the past several weeks has been described by this country’s business sector as very worrying. Barbados has recorded 27 homicides for the year so far, compared to twenty for all of last year. President of the Barbados Chamber of Commerce and Industry, James […]
Flash Flood Watch in effect for Barbados
A flash-flood watch has been issued issued for Barbados. This occurs when heavy or excessive rainfall in a short period of time (generally less than 6 hours) could result in flash flooding within the watch area. It does not mean that flooding will occur, but it is possible. Meteorologist Johnathan Alleyne reports. **** Hazard Info […]