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Breaking stories and community coverage from across Barbados.
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"Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne appoints vocal individuals, Tricia Watson and Ryan Walters, as senators in Barbados. Watson advocates for consumer rights, while Walters focuses on economic issues."
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A woman clad in a trench coat opens fire in a crowded Texas megachurch, accompanied by a child. Motive unclear, but she had antisemitic writings and a history of mental health issues.
CARPHA warns of adverse health effects of Saharan dust plume covering Caribbean. They advise staying indoors, wearing a dust mask, and using HEPA filters to purify air.
Grenada's National Disaster Management Agency reports over 3000 seismic activities recorded at the Kick 'em Jenny Submarine Volcano, with activity decreasing to a near halt. Monitoring continues at a yellow alert level.
The Barbados Meteorological Services advises extreme caution at beaches, especially along the western coasts due to high surf activity generated by a low-pressure system in the Atlantic. Use beaches with lifeguards.
