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Breaking stories and community coverage from across Barbados.
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Government announces establishment of Serious Organised Crime Unit to combat rising violent crime. Initiative follows IPAS recommendation, focusing on organised crime and gangs. Plans include community policing efforts and legislation changes.
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Hurricane Beryl, after impacting Mexico, is forecasted to reach southern Texas as a strong Category 1 storm, potentially intensifying rapidly due to warm Gulf waters. Residents are advised to monitor its progress closely.
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital's pathology lab staff and NUPW will meet with CEO Neil Clarke to address long-standing environmental issues. Staff concerns include health impacts and lack of action.
Leslie Alleyne and Chris O’Neal make history at Chefette MudDogs June Safari with first hat-trick of victories. Youngest crew, Charles Clarke and Austin Barber, win Class B. Barbados Rally Club's oldest event.
Controversial influencer Andrew Tate and brother Tristan can leave Romania but not the EU, ruled a Bucharest court. Facing charges of human trafficking, rape, and forming a criminal gang, they deny allegations.
