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Government, policy, and elections shaping the island.
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The Canadian law mandates tech giants to pay news outlets for content, leading to disputes with Facebook and Meta. Google has agreed to pay Canadian news outlets, but Meta has resisted. The law, Bill C-18, requires financial agreements between tech companies and news publishers.
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Prime Minister Mia Mottley joins African leaders in celebrating the inauguration of the BioNTech mRNA-based vaccine manufacturing site in Rwanda. The facility aims to address vaccine equity and enhance access to medications in Africa while preparing for future pandemics.
Attorney General Dale Marshall outlines plans to improve the judiciary and criminal justice system in 2024, aiming to reduce backlogs and introduce new rules and legislation.
"Government of Barbados receives approval from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to draw down US$76 million for economic reform program and climate policy agenda."
Starting January 1 next year, Grenadian employers, including the government, will pay increased minimum salaries to workers, including media workers. Minimum salary will range from EC$1,200 to EC$60 per day.
