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Breaking stories and community coverage from across Barbados.
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Vatican reports Pope Francis's health as critical, needing oxygen and blood transfusions due to double pneumonia. Doctors closely monitor his condition as he remains in a guarded prognosis.
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Queen Elizabeth Hospital's Accident and Emergency Department faces a surge in patients due to influenza, CNCDs, and trauma cases. Patients urged to contact PALS for guidance or visit Winston Scott Polyclinic.
The One Family Programme prioritizes housing for the most vulnerable, with expanded eligibility criteria and increased support services, including counseling and welfare assistance. Manager Nicole Daniel emphasizes the importance of prioritization for program success.
Prime Minister Mia Mottley pays tribute to the late Professor Pedro Welch for his significant contributions to Barbados as a historian and educator, emphasizing his passion for history and African heritage.
Saint Lucia's Prime Minister calls for action on youth unemployment and crime as the nation celebrates its 46th independence anniversary. Economic growth noted, with concerns over male academic performance and gang-related violence.
