Weather Forecast for Wednesday October 8, 2025

Here is today’s weather forecast according to the Barbados Meteorological Services. Weather Forecasts Today from 6:00 a.m. Synopsis: A ridge pattern is dominant across the island. General Forecast: Sunny with cloudy periods with a few intermittent...

Savings alone can’t weather the storm

Ask any farmer, fisher, or vendor across the Caribbean how they prepare for storms, and the answer may vary. It may be a call to a close family or friend, a community partner’s “susu” group or syndicates, or a few hard-earned dollars stashed away...

From Climate Finance to AI Rules, Barbados and EU Reaffirm Partnership.

- Advertisement - Barbados and the European Union (EU) have renewed their commitment to work together on climate change, trade, and stronger cooperation. At a meeting on Monday at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Minister Kerrie Symmonds said the...

Small island nations face $476 billion climate risk by 2050, urgent $12 billion annual investment needed, says new report

Small Island Developing States (SIDS) — among the least responsible for climate change — face losses of up to $476 billion by 2050 if adaptation measures are not accelerated, a new report by the Global Commission on Adaptation (GCA) has warned....

Barbados in final of prestigious environmental award

Barbados has been named a finalist in this year’s Earthshot Prize, in the “Fix Our Climate” category. The recognition comes for the Bridgetown Initiative – a bold push spearheaded by Prime Minister Mia Mottley to reform global climate finance and...

Panama environment minister backs calls for reform of UN climate process

Panama’s environment minister has joined a growing push for reform of the UN climate change negotiations, proposed by campaigners and academics in recent years – one of the first such calls by a minister directly involved in the talks. Juan Carlos...

Weather forecast for Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Here is the weather forecast according to the Barbados Meteorological Services. Today from 6:00 a.m. Synopsis: Unstable conditions are affecting the island. General Forecast: Over Northwestern, western, and some central districts: Mix of sunshine...

Farmers holding their own despite below-average rainfall

The Barbados Agricultural Society is closely monitoring the island’s food crop production as dry conditions continue to affect the farming community. Chief Executive Officer of the B.A.S., James Paul, says the reduced rainfall has impacted the...

Turkey’s new climate pledge would control emissions growth, not offer real cuts

Dr. Ümit Şahin is senior scholar and head of the climate change program at the Istanbul Policy Center, Sabancı University, Turkey. At the UN Climate Summit in New York, Turkey’s announcement of its new NDC drew less attention than China’s updated...

Landmark ICJ climate ruling must be turned into concrete action on shipping

John Taukave is technical and cultural adviser to Pacific delegations of the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a Rotuman performing artist and a doctoral researcher at the University of Amsterdam. When a little-known UN agency meets in...

Barbados vs. St. Lucia: Which island is better for your next Caribbean trip?

The island of Barbados and the island of St. Lucia are situated only about 130 miles apart, yet these two islands have a distinctly different feel. St. Lucia is located northwest of Barbados, featuring a mountainous terrain, lush rainforests, and...

Weather forecast for Monday, October 6, 2025

Here is the weather forecast according to the Barbados Meteorological Services. Today from 6:00 a.m. Synopsis: Localized activity will be affecting the island. General Forecast: Sunny at first, with scattered light to heavy showers and possible...

VMIL anchors regional expansion in Barbados, pivots to private equity and assets

From left: Rezworth Burchenson, CEO VM Investments Ltd and VM Wealth Management; Allison Mais, Chief Operations Officer, VM Investments Ltd and VM Wealth Management; and Brian Frazer, deputy CEO, VM Investments Ltd and VM Wealth Management (Photo:...

Dominica, Barbados Sign Landmark Tourism Partnership

Dominica and Barbados have signed a landmark tourism partnership through an agreement to collaborate on promoting their tourism products and offering enhanced multi-destination packages. The historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed on...

Ghana Joins Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados

Ghana’s Parliament has sent a delegation led by Speaker Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin to the 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados, joining lawmakers from across the 56 nation Commonwealth to deliberate on parliamentary democracy...

EU to push development banks' climate focus despite US opposition, draft shows

By Kate Abnett and Simon Jessop BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Union will double down on its support for reforming global development banks to do more to fight climate change, a draft EU document showed, a stance that puts Brussels at odds with...

Ghana Parliament participates in 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference in Barbados

Under the auspices of the Speaker of Parliament, Rt hon Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, a high powered parliamentary delegation is participating in the ongoing 68th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference (68th CPC) hosted by the Parliament of...

Environment prize nominees 'heroes of our time', says William

Daniela RelphSenior royal correspondent ShareSave The Prince of Wales has described those in the running for his environmental Earthshot prize as "heroes of our time". Prince William will travel to Rio de Janeiro next month for the ceremony - the...

Tonight’s weather forecast for Monday, October 6, 2025

Here is the weather forecast provided by the Barbados Meteorological Services. Weather Forecasts Tonight From 6:00 p.m. Synopsis: A weak ridge pattern will be dominant. General Forecast: Clear with cloudy periods with intermittent scattered light...

Dominica and Barbados sign MOU to advance sustainable tourism

Dominica News Online - Monday, October 6th, 2025 at 4:34 PM The governments of Dominica and Barbados have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at enhancing the appeal of both destinations and developing new vacation experiences for...