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Government, policy, and elections shaping the island.
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Prime Minister Mia Mottley denounces the US blockade on Cuba at the G77 summit, praising Cuba's innovation in science and technology while highlighting the need for accountability and transparency in maintaining democracy. UN Secretary-General calls for a fairer world for developing nations.
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The Government of Barbados is making the Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness (BAEH) a 24-hour shelter, providing meals, medical care, counseling, and support to those in need. This move is welcomed by Kemar Saffrey, head of BAEH.
Guyana calls for a transitional government in Haiti due to escalating gang warfare and the collapse of democratic institutions, following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.
UAE foils attempt to smuggle $1 billion worth of captagon hidden in furniture; six arrested in one of the largest smuggling operations. UAE takes strong stance against threats to society.
A High Court judge has ordered an entrepreneur to forfeit half of the US currency he attempted to take out of Barbados without permission in 2012, emphasizing the importance of compliance with exchange control regulations.
