Hurricane

NEMO List of Emergency SheltersNEMO List of Emergency Shelters

NEMO List of Emergency Shelters

REMEMBER that shelters are not normally opened before storm. If a shelter is to be opened BEFORE a storm, NEMO will announce… Read More

2 months ago
St. Lucia and the Lesser Antilles Brace for Impact of Tropical Storm BretSt. Lucia and the Lesser Antilles Brace for Impact of Tropical Storm Bret

St. Lucia and the Lesser Antilles Brace for Impact of Tropical Storm Bret

On the forecast track, the center of Bret is expected to approach Saint Lucia and the Lesser Antilles today, move… Read More

2 months ago
Taiwan Technical Mission Strengthen Farmers’ Resilience against HurricaneTaiwan Technical Mission Strengthen Farmers’ Resilience against Hurricane

Taiwan Technical Mission Strengthen Farmers’ Resilience against Hurricane

Due to the cause of climate change, St. Lucia is now facing higher threat to hurricane more than ever before. Read More

2 years ago
Sagicor General presents generator to What’s In Your Go Bag WinnerSagicor General presents generator to What’s In Your Go Bag Winner

Sagicor General presents generator to What’s In Your Go Bag Winner

The competition ran online over three weeks in September and offered persons the chance to win Generator valued at… Read More

2 years ago
Tropical Storm Dorian 11PM UpdateTropical Storm Dorian 11PM Update

Tropical Storm Dorian 11PM Update

A representative from the Saint Lucia Meteorological Services moments ago delivered the latest public advisory via RealFM’s ongoing radio presentation… Read More

4 years ago
Commonwealth enables governments to collaborate on practical action to tackle devastating impact of climate changeCommonwealth enables governments to collaborate on practical action to tackle devastating impact of climate change

Commonwealth enables governments to collaborate on practical action to tackle devastating impact of climate change

Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland It has been almost two years since I sat in security plane flying over the… Read More

4 years ago
Dominica Update – One Year Post Hurricane MariaDominica Update – One Year Post Hurricane Maria

Dominica Update – One Year Post Hurricane Maria

One year after Hurricane Maria devastated Dominica, the island nation is rebounding. Read More

5 years ago
Flying HighFlying High

Flying High

Agriculture, tourism, conservation and disaster recovery - drone technology is revolutionising many aspects of life in the Caribbean. Read More

5 years ago
Are you and your home natural disaster-ready?Are you and your home natural disaster-ready?

Are you and your home natural disaster-ready?

Organisations and locals work together to magnify the importance of natural disaster mitigation. Read More

5 years ago
Caribbean RecoveryCaribbean Recovery

Caribbean Recovery

Hurricane Irma swept into the Caribbean on September 6, 2017. By the time it made landfall in Cuba, the category-five… Read More

5 years ago
Disaster Preparedness, Business Continuity and the Role of InsuranceDisaster Preparedness, Business Continuity and the Role of Insurance

Disaster Preparedness, Business Continuity and the Role of Insurance

A number of major players in the Insurance Industry are lining up to be part of the first Insurance Symposium being… Read More

5 years ago
Puerto Rico pitches for investment after hurricanePuerto Rico pitches for investment after hurricane

Puerto Rico pitches for investment after hurricane

Five months after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico’s government is shifting from disaster recovery to pitching for business, telling multinational companies… Read More

5 years ago
Sandals Foundation supports hurricane-displaced studentsSandals Foundation supports hurricane-displaced students

Sandals Foundation supports hurricane-displaced students

Almost 250 Dominican children, now studying and residing in Antigua, following the devastating passage of Hurricane Maria through their homeland,… Read More

6 years ago
Kicking the Tyres on the Cruise IndustryKicking the Tyres on the Cruise Industry

Kicking the Tyres on the Cruise Industry

The Caribbean and the cruise industry have unique relationship. Given the importance of tourism to the economies of so… Read More

6 years ago
Natural Disaster Recovery and Reviving TourismNatural Disaster Recovery and Reviving Tourism

Natural Disaster Recovery and Reviving Tourism

We’ve discussed prior what it takes for an individual business to recover from hurricane (see How Can Businesses Respond… Read More

6 years ago

Bolstering Resilience for Vulnerable Countries

In light of the devastation caused by the recent hurricanes, and the anticipation of more frequent events of similar… Read More

6 years ago

Building Back Quickly After A Hurricane

Imagine relocating the entire population of your country in the face of colossal hurricane and two months later still… Read More

6 years ago

Dominica Post Hurricane Maria Update # 2

In the wake of the passage of Hurricane Maria some six weeks ago, Dominica is continuing its efforts to bring… Read More

6 years ago

EIB Donates EUR 250 000 Following Hurricanes in the Caribbean & Earthquakes in Mexico

The European Investment Bank (EIB) will provide EUR 250 000 donation to emergency aid agencies following two recent major… Read More

6 years ago

Harry Edwards and Partners Provide Relief to Dominica

Harry Edwards Jewelers joined forces with their partners at the Rolex Watch Co., Peter Byrne of Carnival Sailing and Jeffrey… Read More

6 years ago