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Wellness, healthcare, and public health updates.
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Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley urges Barbados residents to install water-saving devices. Funding of $1.5 million allocated for vulnerable groups and government departments. Additional $2 million for loan facility for water-saving device installations.
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Small-craft advisory issued until March 20, 2024, due to high winds and sea swells. Beachgoers advised caution, mariners urged to take precautions. Stay updated for safety measures.
The Vector Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and Wellness conducts mosquito fogging in St. Lucy, St. Peter, and St. James to combat mosquito-borne illnesses, following a specified schedule.
"Vector Control Unit of Ministry of Health and Wellness announces mosquito eradication efforts in St. Lucy, St. Peter, and St. James parishes this week. Fogging schedule with community details provided."
United States authorities investigate Meta over alleged involvement in illegal drug sales. The investigation centers on whether Meta's social media platforms support and profit from the illicit drug trade.
