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The Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley, has stated that the repair of roads and bridges across rural areas is a priority over constructing flyovers due to limited fiscal resources.
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Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the drowning death of Keith Evelyn Beckles, 80, at Brandons Beach, St. Michael. Beckles was at the beach with friends before getting into difficulty in choppy water.
Authorities are reviewing the details of 42-year-old Faye Ann Cadogan's drowning at Heywoods Beach, Speightstown, St. Peter. The incident occurred today, September 18, 2023.
The 16 members of the Barbados Roaring Virtual Lions Club encountered a massive amount of garbage while cleaning up Speightstown and nearby areas as part of World Clean-up Day. Club president Denisa Belgrave expressed uncertainty about reaching Heywoods due to the extensive litter.
Owner and tenant arrested after a 1-year-old boy died and three other young children were sickened by apparent exposure to opioids at a New York City day care center.
