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Breaking stories and community coverage from across Barbados.
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US Vice-President Kamala Harris discusses her stance on gun ownership, supporting an assault weapons ban while no longer backing a mandatory buyback program for AR-15s and similar firearms.
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Police have identified Daphne Thomas, 52, as the deceased woman found at Emerald Park West. A man is assisting with investigations after allegedly ingesting a poisonous substance. Ongoing police inquiries.
Police identify deceased as Daphne Thomas, a 52-year-old prison officer, in a domestic dispute incident at #347 Emerald Park West. Man assisting with investigations after allegedly ingesting poison.
Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley announces upgraded security measures at ports to combat illegal firearms influx, including enhanced scanning technology and regulations for 3D printers producing firearm parts.
UNAIDS raises concerns over rising HIV rates among Caribbean youth, with Barbados at 37% and Guyana/Suriname at 14%. Urgent action needed to address slow decline in new infections among adolescents.
