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Finding innovative ways to spur investment in making electricity infrastructure climate resilient took centre-stage recently as Caribbean energy stakeholders participated in the Island Resiliency Acti…
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October 22nd, 2019 •
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Members of the public must stop interfering with sea turtles which come to the island’s shores to nest or risk being caught, arrested, taken before the court and fined hefty sums of money. The w…
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October 17th, 2019 •
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CCRIF will pay The Bahamas approximately eleven million United States dollars (US$10,936,103) following the passage of Hurricane Dorian that caused widespread devastation in the northern part of the 7…
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September 8th, 2019 •
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The humanitarian crisis in the Bahamas is growing increasingly dire almost a week after Hurricane Dorian made landfall. Food, water and other supplies are rapidly running out. Errol Barnett reports on…
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September 7th, 2019 •
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Hurricane Dorian, the most powerful in the Bahama’s history, has officially killed at least 43 people in that CARICOM neighbour. However, there are fears that the number of dead will significant…
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September 6th, 2019 •
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Now the Bahamian survivors of the hurricane face a second harrowing ordeal: getting out of there, Robert Moore from ITV News explains…
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September 6th, 2019 •
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Residents in heavily damaged areas of the Bahamas are struggling to evacuate as aid vessels slowly arrive to help those affected by Hurricane Dorian (ASSOCIATED PRESS)
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September 6th, 2019 •
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The Mia Mottley Administration will be conducting a whistle-stop mission with the 15 member trade bloc of the Caribbean Community or CARICOM as well as CDEMA, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Manageme…
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September 5th, 2019 •
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Due to Tropical Storm Dorian, the Barbados office of Island Heritage was closed since 10:00am today per National Shutdown, until official notice is received that it is safe to reopen. An announcement …
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August 26th, 2019 •
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A Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Barbados. Hence, tropical storm conditions are possible within the watch area, generally within the next 48 hours. All Police Officers of the Royal Barbados Pol…
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August 25th, 2019 •
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The Animated Early Warning Systems video demonstrates the importance of paying attention to the media and advisories from the local MET Office for updates and information about incoming weather events…
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July 30th, 2019 •
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The 2019 Hurricane season is well underway, and by now all preparations should be in place in the event a weather system affects the island. Here are some important terms we should all know: Flood Wat…
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July 29th, 2019 •
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The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), and the Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands, are holding a high-level symposium to dis…
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July 8th, 2019 •
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Over the years, Barbados has experienced droughts of different magnitudes and impacts (e.g. 1991, 1993, 1994, 1997, 2002, 2007, 2009 and 2015). One of the major difficulties in dealing with the drough…
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June 3rd, 2019 •
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A low pressure system several hundred miles southwest of Bermuda has become Subtropical Storm Andrea. Miami’s Hurricane Center says Andrea should have a short life. A cold front should quickly a…
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May 21st, 2019 •
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The European Union (EU) has signed two agreements with the World Bank’s (WB) Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR) to provide funding totaling EUR 30.7 million that will st…
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February 1st, 2019 •
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The Sanitation Service Authority (SSA) with immediate effect is pleased to announce the removal of the “tipping fee” formerly imposed on waste disposal at the Sustainable Barbados Recyclin…
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December 2nd, 2018 •
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Another consideration Mr Abrahams says his staff and resources must consider is the Graeme Hall Sanctuary and its ecological status, this involved using the engines of the Ministry of Health & Wel…
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November 25th, 2018 •
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As part of ongoing efforts in the Caribbean region to combat the spread of the Zika virus, the United States Government is supporting the opening of a Barbados-based Regional Headquarters for the Zika…
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November 19th, 2018 •
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The seemingly jet setting by the Prime Minister of Barbados is not for style, but to ensure the remainder of the current hurricane season and any subsequent systems do not destroy Barbados or the regi…
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October 29th, 2018 •
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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley recently met with CCRIF CEO Mr. Isaac Anthony, Deputy Chairperson Mrs. Desirée Cherebin and Board member Mrs. Faye Hardy at a short ceremony to mark the payout by CCRI…
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October 27th, 2018 •
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The most recent envoy sent from Wellington to Barbados says he has big shoes to fill, but expects weather issues will narrow that gap… Anton Ojala addressed media and well-wishers at the Sweetfi…
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October 9th, 2018 •
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The Caribbean region is poised to benefit from increased humanitarian assistance following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency…
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September 26th, 2018 •
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SUMMARY ———————————————- LOCATION…13.4N 26.0W ABOUT 145 MI…230 KM SW OF THE SOUTHERNMOST CABO VERD…
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September 9th, 2018 •
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The US $2 million Chinese-aid funded Post-Disaster Roof Restoration project to repair 250 house roofs towards recovery of Hurricane Irma devastated Barbuda has allowed hundreds of people to return hom…
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July 16th, 2018 •
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