As a tropical wave affects the island overnight, thunderstorm activity is possible. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch. This alert is issued when significant lightning activity is possible within the watch area. Take note of the possible impacts:-Lighting activity at or near your location could result in power outages if lighting strikes power utility infrastructure -Persons are reminded that lightning strikes can be life-threatening. Flash-Flood Watch in effect overnight The public is encouraged to monitor the DEM and GIS websites and their respective social media pages along with the local media networks for further information on what you should do. This Severe Thunderstorm Watch is valid from 6 p.m. today, Wednesday, September 25, and will be terminated at 6 a.m. tomorrow, Thursday, September 26, or sooner if conditions warrant..

Youth advocates of the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Barbados continue to bring awareness to the Schools’ Nutrition Policy which was implemented in February 2023. They join their voices with regional youth in urging Government officials to get on board and play their part in ensuring the nation’s youth are healthier for the long haul. Our Rachelle Agard attended the Hope for the Future event hosted by the Heart and Stroke Foundation in collaboration with the Healthy Caribbean Coalition at the Blackman and Gollop Primary School today, and filed this report.

Young Barbadians have been advised they can change the public’s perception of them through their positive deeds. This from The Lodge School Principal, Stephen Jackman, as the school recognised five outstanding 6th Form students who not only attained academic success, but are being hailed as examples for others to follow. He says the five have started on their journey to make Barbados a better place. The five awardees – Reann Dottin, Mario Ince, Alexis Belgrave, Aaliyah Ollivierre and Kymani Jordan – were rewarded with monetary contributions ranging from $500 to $3000 along with a plaque during an awards ceremony on Wednesday. The Principal encouraged other students to strive to do good and counter the negatives being portrayed about youth.