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The Ministry of Health and Wellness is investigating a suspected scarlet fever case at a St Michael primary school, with two children testing positive for streptococcal infection.
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LaShonda and Marlon Moore were sentenced to 40 years in prison for running a fraudulent pyramid scheme that exploited individuals during the pandemic, resulting in $30 million in losses.
Barbados is strengthening its regulatory framework with new beneficial ownership laws, hosting workshops for over 200 financial sector representatives to ensure compliance and enhance its business appeal.
On June 12, Barbados will launch BiMPay, an instant payment system, allowing real-time transactions across the nation, significantly modernizing the country's payment infrastructure.
Antigua and Barbuda is exploring Japanese technical assistance to develop a facility for converting sargassum seaweed into viable products, following recent discussions in Japan.
Juon Aloysius Heywood, 55, was identified as the victim of a fatal road collision on Codrington Road, St Michael, which occurred on June 8 at 11:15 p.m.
