Statue of Lord Nelson to be moved
The statute of Lord Horatio Nelson is to be moved from Heroes Square. Barbadians will get a chance to help decide where the former British naval officer’s monument will be placed, based on a number…
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Mottley tours flood-prone areas
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley today held an impromptu meeting with high-ranking officials of the Ministry of Transport and Works, after touring a number of flood-prone areas. She had toured areas…
Accident and Emergency Department to be relocated temporarily
In preparation for Tropical Storm Gonzalo, the Accident and Emergency Department (AED) of the Queen Elizabeth Hospital will be temporarily relocated to the Antenatal and Haematology Clinics from 8 p.m….
Hurricane watch off, tropical storm warning still in effect
A tropical storm warning remains in effect, but the hurricane watch was discontinued as of 2 p.m. today. A tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions are expected within the warning…
Hurricane watch still in effect
Tropical Storm Gonzalo has weakened but a hurricane watch remains in effect for Barbados. A hurricane watch is typically issued 48 hours before the anticipated first occurrence of hurricane-force winds….
Govt satisfied with efforts to prepare for hurricane
Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs Wilfred Abrahams said Government was satisfied with the level of preparedness, especially as it relates to flooding. Abrahams was speaking at…
US sets average price for virus vaccine
Washington – The United States government has set a benchmark for coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine pricing in a $2 billion deal announced on Wednesday with Pfizer Inc and German biotech BioNTech SE that…
Update: Tropical Storm Gonzalo weakens
A hurricane watch remains in effect for Barbados, although Tropical Storm Gonzalo appears to be weakening. A hurricane watch means that hurricane conditions are possible within the watch area, generally…
COVID-19 cases in US pass 4 million
Washington – The total number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases reported in the United States passed four million on Thursday, reflecting a rapid acceleration of infections detected in the country…
Tropical storm watch may be issued for Barbados
The Barbados Meteorological Services continues to monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Gonzalo, located near 9.9N 45.0W at 5 p.m.on Wednesday. This is about 1 615 km or 1 005 miles to the east of…