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Breaking stories and community coverage from across Barbados.
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The trend of downsizing by employers raises concerns about employee rights, particularly regarding fair procedures, notice periods, and severance pay during layoffs and redundancies.
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Parents express concerns over a pupil's scarlet fever case at Hillaby/Turner’s Hall Primary School, prompting calls for transparency and caution from virologist Dr. Camille Lange.
Independent Senator Canon Dr John Rogers describes Barbados as a 'society under siege', emphasizing that anti-gang laws alone won't resolve the escalating crime issues in the country.
A biosecurity expert emphasizes the need for vigilance in the Caribbean as climate change may facilitate the spread of hantavirus, urging Barbadians to respect their environment.
A High Court judge sentenced two men for the fatal shooting of a teenager, urging citizens to report gang activity to prevent further loss of innocent lives.
A UNICEF study reveals that Barbadian youth are less aware of green and circular economy initiatives compared to peers in the Eastern Caribbean, highlighting communication gaps in climate education.
