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Breaking stories and community coverage from across Barbados.
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Hurricane Beryl aftermath: GIAB reassures no immediate insurance premium hikes post-storm, stresses need for building codes. Climate change impact discussed; potential rise in reinsurance costs anticipated if active season causes damage.
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Barbados faces a population decline crisis, as Prime Minister Mia Mottley warns of the urgent need for decisions to sustain the island's values and social systems amid aging demographics and reduced tax revenues.
Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes criticizes parents for neglecting to provide a proper foundation for their children, allowing influences like cellphones and music to shape values. Teen admits to theft to fuel gambling habit.
The Ministry of Health and Wellness' mobile clinic will offer health services at various locations in Barbados from July 17 to July 31, including screenings for diseases, blood pressure checks, and vaccinations.
Prime Minister Mia Mottley's address on Barbados' rising violent crime rates lacked concrete policy solutions to address root causes. Calls for unity and personal responsibility must be backed by tangible actions.
