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Breaking stories and community coverage from across Barbados.
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The Barbados Nurses Association (BNA) strongly condemns a recent incident at the St. Philip Polyclinic. BNA calls for increased security measures and mental health support for nurses and health professionals. They stand in solidarity with the affected nurse and support their request for counseling.
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"Health authorities confirm first case of JN.1 variant of COVID-19 in Port of Spain as Trinidad and Tobago experiences an increase in virus-related deaths."
By Shamar Blunt covers the mill-and-pave scheme in three northern communities, where residents express gratitude for the ongoing road repairs funded by the Ministry of Transport and Works.
"The Barbados Water Authority (BWA) announces repairs at Hampton Pumping Station in St. Philip. Pumping temporarily stopped, intermittent pumping to resume with reduced capacity. Water tanker teams assisting residents."
"Important maintenance work is being done at the Hampton Pumping Station in St. Philip. Pumping has been temporarily stopped, and water supply may be intermittent in connected areas. The Barbados Water Authority appreciates customers' understanding."
