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Government, policy, and elections shaping the island.
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The Barbadian government has eliminated the deadline for registering for the national ID card due to high registration rates and to avoid inconveniencing citizens in need of government services.
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Barbadians can now obtain a new digital identification card at their convenience, as the government has removed the previously set deadline. Both old and new cards will be accepted.
Residents of northern Barbados express concern about recently installed traffic signals at the Royal Westmoreland intersection, causing daily traffic problems. Officials address the issue and discuss the wider traffic difficulties facing the island. Multiple solutions are proposed for future traffic management.
Prime Minister Mia Mottley emphasizes the need for increased private sector involvement in addressing the climate crisis, highlighting the challenges faced by the insurance industry in the Caribbean region.
The World Court has ordered Israel to prevent acts of genocide against Palestinians and provide more assistance to civilians in Gaza, but stopped short of ordering a ceasefire. This decision represents a legal setback for Israel.
