Jobs plan
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has announced an extensive plan to create work for this country’s young graduates and other unemployed youth. It is part of an overall plan that aims to slash youth unemployment in half within five years. She was speaking at a ceremony for the renaming of the CARICOM Building at the […]
Gas scare
There was widespread concern across the country of what appeared to be a major gas leak that even triggered the evacuation of a shopping mall. However, Manager of Technical Operations at the National Petroleum Corporation, Roger Martindale, says there’s no need panic as it was the result of a routine maintenance measure involving the adding […]
Covid-19 spike
There has been a spike in covid cases in Barbados. Twelve new COVID-19 cases, three females and nine males, were identified yesterday from the 766 tests conducted by the Best-dos Santos Public Health Laboratory. Thirty-five people are in isolation The Barbados Association of Medical Practitioners sees no need for alarm despite the latest covid-19 figures. […]
Haitian president assassinated
Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse has been killed in an attack on his private residence, according to a statement by interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph. Mr Joseph said the president’s residence in Port-au-Prince was stormed by unidentified armed men at 01:00 local time (05:00 GMT). The First Lady was reportedly also injured in the attack. Mr […]
”All clear”
Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs, Wilfred Abrahams has announced the all clear is given following the passage of Hurricane Elsa. Meantime Prime Minister, Mia Amor Mottley reports widespread damage to homes and disruption of utilities. Miss Mottley urged those with damaged homes to go into shelters if they are in unsafe conditions. […]
Tropical Storm Warning discontinued, no ‘all clear’ yet
Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs, Wilfred Abrahams, has announced that the storm warning for Barbados has been discontinued. Speaking during an update a short while ago, Mr. Abrahams however stressed that the all clear has not being given. He said key emergency services will now be deployed to elevate the damages. Abrahams, […]
BWA STATEMENT
As the pumping stations are brought online after the all clear is given the Barbados Water Authority advises customers that they are invited to whatsapp 836-4655 (4683) to report any burst mains by text, photos or video. Any voice calls must be directed to their customer service number 434-4292 as per usual. The BWA will […]
STORM WATCH|| 9AM UPDATE || BEST: “Worst has passed”
Head of Met Services Sabu Best says the worst has passed, as Elsa downgrades to a tropical storm. He gave this update on VOB 92.9 FM.
STORM WATCH|| 8am update || Elsa upgrades to cat.1 hurricane
Tropical storm Elsa has strengthened into the season’s 1st hurricane, battering sections of Barbados. Minister of Home Affairs Wilfred Abrahams says several houses have received extensive damage due to gusty winds.
STORM WATCH|| 7:10am update || Elsa brings high winds
Head of Met Services Sabu Best says Barbados can expect another two hours of high winds, as tropical storm Elsa passes south of the island. He gave this update on VOB 92.9 FM.