BWA taking preventative action as weather systems approach

The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) has announced that its water tanker fleet will cease operations four hours before the National Shutdown in anticipation of an approaching weather system.

This precautionary measure ensures that tankers can be refilled and secured safely, allowing employees to return home without risk.

In response to the severity of the weather, the BWA may also halt pumping operations to protect equipment. This step is crucial to enable a quick resumption...