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Wellness, healthcare, and public health updates.
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Skyrocketing food prices in Barbados are linked to a surge in non-communicable diseases, according to experts. Calls for government policies to promote healthier eating habits through tax adjustments.
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NOAA predicts an active 2024 Atlantic hurricane season with 17-25 named storms, 8-13 hurricanes, and 4-7 major hurricanes due to warm ocean temperatures and La Nina conditions.
NOAA warns of a potentially active North Atlantic hurricane season with up to seven major hurricanes of category three strength or higher due to record sea surface temperatures and shifting weather patterns.
Barbados government ministers address social challenges affecting youth, updating legislation and taking action against child abuse. Minister of Education issues warning against child abuse.
The United States National Hurricane Centre reports the first tropical wave of the season in the Central Atlantic, with projections indicating potential impacts on the Caribbean in the coming days. Forecasters predict an above-average 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season.
