Two party boats and several fishing vessels sunk

Two of Barbados’ party boats sunk during the passage of Hurricane Beryl on Monday. Both the Jolly Roger and MV Dreamchaser were casualties of the high surf. Prime Minister Amor Mottley confirmed they were lost, along with several fishing vessels. The island’s fishing industry was dealt a harsh blow. “We have reports of a number […] The post Two party boats and several fishing vessels sunk appeared first on nationnews.com.

PM pledges aid as hurricane sinks vessels

barbadostoday.bb - 02/Jul 11:30

Category 4 Hurricane Beryl has dealt a “horrific” blow to the fishing industry, crucial to the island’s food security and economy, ministers...

PM urges residents to give thanks that Beryl’s impact was not worse

barbadostoday.bb - 01/Jul 21:47

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jamaica-gleaner.com - 21:56

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ottawa.citynews.ca - 04:49

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nationnews.com - 30/Jun 21:51

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nationnews.com - 02/Jul 00:56

That was the announcement from Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley who was speaking during a site visit to Bridgetown Fisheries Complex after the all...

Feeder band from Beryl to bring rain

nationnews.com - 01/Jul 00:48

A feeder band associated with Hurricane Beryl will bring showers and gusty winds up to storm force around 9 p.m. Sunday, says the Barbados...

PM Mottley urges citizens to remain vigilant

barbadostoday.bb - 30/Jun 00:33

Prime Minister Mia Mottley has advised that all non-essential businesses in Barbados should close by 8:30 p.m. on Sunday as the Island prepares for...

Fishers at Forum Village bank on solidarity to pull through storm

jamaica-gleaner.com - 05:08

As the outer bands of Hurricane Beryl lashed St Catherine on Wednesday, some fisherfolk at the Forum Fishing Village were cooking and having a grand...

Guyana to send two vessels with relief items for countries affected by Hurricane Beryl

kaieteurnewsonline.com - 04:52

…Govt requests private sector assistance Kaieteur News – The Government of Guyana on Wednesday announced that two vessels containing relief items...

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