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Breaking stories and community coverage from across Barbados.
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Barbados launches the SMARTER project to convert agricultural waste into bioenergy, aiming to diversify energy sources and reduce fossil fuel dependence. The initiative supports the country's goal of achieving 100% renewable energy by 2030.
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The Queen Elizabeth Hospital's 2025-2028 strategy faces impassioned feedback at a town hall meeting, with concerns raised about emergency care, staff accountability, and financial transparency. Issues in the A&E Department and broader capacity challenges are highlighted.
Security guards, private investigators, and agencies in Barbados must renew licenses by January 31, 2025, at the Investigation Unit. Non-compliance may result in fines or imprisonment. Valid Police Certificate of Character required.
Barbados allocates a significant portion of its national budget to healthcare, with spending reaching 8% of GDP in 2021. The country offers free healthcare, but challenges persist in the public system.
Barbados Fire Service responds to a house fire at Mahaica Gap, Green Hill, St. Michael. Stay updated for further information on the incident.
