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Breaking stories and community coverage from across Barbados.
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Ministry of Health and Wellness to conduct fogging in St. James and St. Michael districts next week. Detailed schedule for targeted areas and precautions for residents during spraying provided.
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Kenyan police join U.N.-backed mission in Haiti to combat escalating gang violence. Crisis worsens as gangs target airport, communities, and aid groups, leaving nation in turmoil. New prime minister faces daunting challenges.
The Lao government expresses condolences for deaths of foreign tourists from contaminated alcohol in Vang Vieng. Investigations ongoing to prosecute responsible parties. Beware of counterfeit alcohol in Laos to prevent methanol poisoning.
Police investigate the suspected drowning of an elderly man at Brandons Beach in St Michael. The body of Gregory O’brian Mayers, 73, was found unresponsive. Public assistance is requested for the investigation.
Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs seeks bail again as judge defers decision. Combs faces sex trafficking and racketeering charges, with prosecutors alleging sexual abuse and coercion. Trial set for May 5, 2025.
