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Breaking stories and community coverage from across Barbados.
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Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) management aims to streamline COVID-19 data tracking for staff remuneration. Meeting with NUPW addressed staff absences due to unauthorized messages, emphasizing improved communication and policy clarity.
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Central Bank Governor Dr Kevin Greenidge warns against get-rich-quick schemes in Barbados, cautioning about fraudulent activities resembling Ponzi or pyramid schemes. Vigilance is advised to avoid financial scams.
Israeli air strikes target Baalbek in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, hitting fuel depots and causing mass evacuations. Hezbollah vows to continue war plan against Israel. Strategic area for group's operations.
A case of Clade 1b mpox, linked to an African outbreak, has been detected in the UK. Symptoms, treatment at Royal Free Hospital, and concerns over its spread highlighted.
Ellerton Primary School closed due to ongoing water outage for student and staff safety. Updates will be provided. Parents advised to stay informed. Apologies for inconvenience.
