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Wellness, healthcare, and public health updates.
Lead story
Ellerton Primary School closed due to ongoing water outage for student and staff safety. Updates will be provided. Parents advised to stay informed. Apologies for inconvenience.
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Minister Kirk Humphrey apologizes to the disabled community for past neglect, pushing for corrective action through the National Policy For Improving The Lives Of Persons With Disabilities in Barbados.
Barbados faces chicken shortage crisis due to heat and demand surge, with over 156,000 bird losses. Minister criticizes farm association denials, allocates $2M for loans to aid small poultry producers.
National Union of Public Workers (NUPW) expresses concerns over delayed hazard allowance payments at Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH), leading to staff shortages and operational challenges. Unresolved grievances prompt investigations and calls for prompt resolution.
The Vector Control Unit will conduct fogging operations in St. Lucy and St. Peter next week, targeting specific areas each day from October 28 to November 1. Residents are advised to cooperate.
