UPDATE: Click here for data up to Dec 2017 On August 22, the print edition of the Daily Nation newspaper published a list of murders for the year (‘Murder High’ Pg. 32). The list included names, ages, dates, how and where the victims died. The evening update of Barbados Today, an online news publication, listed…
Read More Barbados Murders For 2017CNN 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 CaribbeanBRIDGETOWN, 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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