CARPHA warns of harmful effects of Saharan dust
SOURCE- CMC – The Trinidad-based Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is urging people to protect themselves against the adverse health effects of a Saharan dust plume covering many parts of the Caribbean. In a statement, CARPHA noted that the Barbados-based Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH), in a Dust Bulletin, said “it is highly likely […]
Scientists continue to monitor elevated seismic activities recorded at Kick ’em Jenny
SOURCE – CMC – More than 3000 seismic activities or tremors have been recorded by earthquake monitoring stations in Grenada because of the elevation in seismicity at the Kick ’em Jenny Submarine Volcano, the National Disaster Management Agency (NaDMA) said Monday. It said that the tremors began on Friday and ceased on Sunday. NaDMA said that […]
West Coast beachgoers advised to use beaches with lifeguards
The Barbados Meteorological Services (BMS) is advising members of the public to “exercise extreme caution at the beaches, particularly along the western coasts.” “It is recommended to use beaches with an on-duty lifeguard,” the BMS said in its latest High Surf Advisory. The BMS added: “A broad area of low pressure in the far northern […]
Christ Church duo charged with Parish Land robbery
Two Christ Church men have been charged in connection with a robbery in Parish Land, in the same parish, on February 3. Cy Alexander Leroy Gilding, 18, of Parish Land and Clarence Rackwon Emilio Williams, 27, of #33 Coverley Terrace are scheduled to appear in the District ‘B’ Magistrate’s Court today, before Magistrate Carolyn Ward-Sargeant. […]
Missing at sea: Darius Cadogan
Darius Cadogan, 21, is reportedly missing at sea after getting into difficulties while swimming at Cobbler’s Cove beach in St Peter just after 9 a.m. on Sunday. According to police, the Mount Brevitor, St Peter resident went to the beach sometime after 8 a.m. accompanied by three other friends who live in the general area. […]
Thorne arrives at State House for swearing-in ceremony
Member of Parliament for Christ Church South and former government backbencher Ralph Thorne, who crossed the floor to become Leader of the Opposition, arrived at State House moments ago for his swearing-in ceremony. (RG) Share Tweet Share The post Thorne arrives at State House for swearing-in ceremony appeared first on Barbados Today.