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Government, policy, and elections shaping the island.
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Democratic Labour Party member Verla De Peiza criticizes Attorney General Dale Marshall for his handling of gun violence in Barbados, urging him to address the issue and take responsibility for the lack of policy directives.
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Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne criticizes the Constitutional Reform Commission's recommendations as cosmetic revisions lacking transformative change. He pledges vigorous opposition and emphasizes the need for meaningful public input.
Israel and Hamas are finalizing a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. Negotiations are in advanced stages, with potential truce within hours or days. US officials are involved in mediation.
Homeland Security extends Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans, Salvadorans, Ukrainians, and Sudanese in the U.S. amid uncertainties under the upcoming administration. Legal stay extended for over 1 million individuals.
The UK sanctions 15 individuals linked to Nicolás Maduro's regime, denouncing his fraudulent presidency and addressing human rights violations, democracy undermining, and lack of transparency in Venezuela's recent elections.
