Tropical Storm Warning in effect for Barbados
A Tropical Storm Warning in effect for Barbados. A Tropical Storm Warning is typically issued 36 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of tropical storm-force winds. At 5:00 AM today, Friday 24th July, 2020, Tropical Storm Gonzalo was located near 10.0N 51.8W or about 560 MI…901 KM ESE of Barbados. Maximum sustained winds remain near […]
8pm Update: Hurricane watch still in effect
A Hurricane Watch remains in effect for Barbados. At 8:00 PM tonight, Thursday 23rd July 2020, Tropical Storm Gonzalo was located near 9.7N 49.9W or about 685MI…1102 KM ESE of Barbados. Maximum sustained winds remain near 60 MPH…95 KM/H. Storm-force winds extend outward only to 25 miles (35 km) from the center. Present Movement…W or […]
Barbados preparing for Gonzalo
The new Minister of Home Affairs, Information, and Public Affairs Wilfred Abrahams says all national systems are being readied as Tropical Storm Gonzalo approaches the area. He briefed journalists at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford. He notes the system’s future development is hard to predict.
Storm Watch: Gonzalo weakens sightly
A hurricane watch remains in effect for Barbados. At 5:00 PM today, Thursday 23rd July 2020, Tropical Storm Gonzalo was located near 9.8N 49.4W or about 725MI…1170KM ESE of Barbados. Maximum sustained winds remain near 60 MPH…95 KM/H. Storm-force winds extend outward only to 25 miles (35 km) from the center. Present Movement…W or 275 […]
Mottley Reshuffles Cabinet
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has announced a major cabinet reshuffle in which several portfolios have been reassigned and several now-former ministers have been dropped from the cabinet. She made the announcement in a live address to the nation from the Prime Minister’s official residence, Ilaro Court. Ms. Mottley promised to do right by the […]
DEM wants public to prepare for tropical storm
Residents across Barbados are urged to complete their preparations for the approach of Tropical Storm Gonzalo over the next two days and brace for the possibility of a tropical storm watch being issued later tonight, Wednesday, July 22. Earlier today, the Barbados Meteorological Services issued a weather statement for Tropical Storm Gonzalo which is located […]
Integrity Commission to be established next year.
An integrity commission is expected to be in place by next year. Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley wrapped up debate on Tuesday on the bill that was delayed by the pandemic. She called it the start of a new chapter in the history of the country. Miss Mottley says that while judges will not be […]
Immigration officer on drug charges granted bail
An Immigration officer was granted bail of $28,000 with one surety, when he appeared at the District B Magistrates Court this morning on drug charges. Forty-one-year-old Adrian Beckles, of Skeete’s Road, Jackman, St. Michael, was arrested and charged yesterday with possession of a controlled drug, trafficking, intent to supply and importation. The police say 13 […]
BPSA: Czar’s stance too extreme
Chairman of the Barbados Private Sector Associaton, Edward Clarke, is suggesting that government undertake a more phased approach towards the closure of businesses found in violation of the COVID-19 protocols. This follows last evening’s announcement from government COVID-19 Czar, Richard Carter that a Monitoring Unit would shutdown businesses found in breach of the safety protocols. […]
Public gathering numbers to be relaxed on July 24 and August 1
The COVID-19 Monitoring Unit has advised that the protocols related to public gatherings will be relaxed on Friday, July 24, and Saturday, August 1. Director of the Unit, Ronald Chapman, announced that on those two days, gatherings beyond the current 500-person limit will be permitted. He explained that the numbers allowed will depend on the […]