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No reported damage from earthquake
There were no reports of damage arising from this morning’s magnitude 5.6 earthquake which affected Barbados.
This is according to the Director of the Department...
DEM urges public to prepare for Tropical Storm BRET
Residents across Barbados are being encouraged to check on the stability of their homes and make alternative arrangements for shelter, if necessary, as the...
DEM: Don’t get caught off guard
Although the first two months of the Atlantic Hurricane Season were relatively inactive, Barbadians have been told not to become complacent.
Director of the Department...
Update: Post Hurricane Elsa
Minister of Minister of Home Affairs, Information and Public Affairs, Wilfred Abrahams hosted a press briefing to give an update following the passage of...
Elsa is coming and she is strong, says Met Director
There remained a calming silence around most of Barbados, as the country bunkered down while waiting for the arrival of Tropical Storm Elsa.
In a...
DEM director urges residents to prepare
Residents are being warned to leave nothing to chance as officials continue to monitor a “strong” tropical wave approaching the island chain.
Director of the...