Barbados Ramps up Hurricane Preparedness

Barbados ramps up hurricane preparedness

Barbados is ramping up its hurricane preparedness efforts ahead of the start of the Atlantic hurricane season in June. Officials say the country is already in an advanced stage of readiness, with a series of emergency management advisory meetings bringing together key ministries and agencies. Programme Officer with the Department of Emergency Management, Simon Alleyne, says coordination across sectors remains a top priority. Mr. Alleyne, who was…

Hotels boost disaster readiness as BHTA urges full preparedness

More than nine in ten hotels and other tourist properties across Barbados are now equipped with disaster management plans, a sign of growing commitment to crisis readiness within the hospitality industry, according to the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA). Members of the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association But full preparedness must become part of every member’s daily culture to protect guests, staff and property, the BHTA’s leade…