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Wellness, healthcare, and public health updates.
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Choppy sea conditions along Barbados' western coastlines from St. Lucy to Bridgetown continue, prompting a High-Surf Advisory due to potential property damage, beach erosion, and port delays. Marine users advised to stay informed.
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Danette shares her journey to a vegan lifestyle, highlighting her participation in Veganuary, a movement promoting plant-based diets for health, environment, and animal welfare. Learn more in Better Health.
Barbados faces escalating violence with three murders in 12 days, prompting concerns about societal changes and the need for unified action against crime and drug-related issues.
Minister Abrahams emphasizes the need for collaborative, targeted approaches involving various sectors to address substance abuse as a public health issue. Multiple stakeholders are urged to combat illicit substance use.
The National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA) in Barbados is enhancing early warning systems to address the rise of new psychoactive substances (NPS) over the past five years. Deputy manager Troy Wickham emphasizes the need to monitor emerging drug trends and collaborate with drug reduction professionals.
