CNN has an interactive guide to viewing the solar eclipse. Based on their map, the closer you are to their “blue line,” the higher the chances of you seeing a total eclipse. 75 and 90% chance of seeing a total eclipse: The Bahamas Turks and Caicos Islands Dominican Republic British Virgin Islands Montserrat 50 to…
Read More Solar Eclipse Viewing For The CaribbeanThe following is a text only version of Caribbean Transit Solution (providers of BeepCab, BeepBus and EasyTrak) press release following the recent news of Uber preparations to enter the Barbados market. Uber launched its service in Trinidad and Tobago earlier this year. AUGUST PRESS RELEASE Uber’s Potential Market Entry Caribbean Transit Solutions (CTS) with…
Read More BeepCab Press Release On Uber Barbados EntryBRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Tropical Storm Harvey passes Barbados, all clear given. Major flooding in certain parts of the island. Some property damage. More rain than wind. No loss of life reported. Country slowly coming back “on line.” Harvey is moving through Windward Islands. Warnings in effect for: * Martinique * St. Lucia * St. Vincent…
Read More Tropical Storm Harvey Barbados Update 3BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – At 5 AM Aug 18 the NHC had Tropical Storm Harvey at 30 MI / 45 KM ESE of Barbados. At the time of this post (6 AM), birds are chirping and outside is bathed in a yellow-ish colour with very little wind. During the night, from 12 AM Aug 18…
Read More Tropical Storm Harvey Barbados Update 2BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Light rain started falling around 9 PM. At the time of this post (just after 10 PM), no rain. Earlier this evening (5 to 6 PM), long lines observed at petrol stations as Barbadians rush to fill up their tanks.
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