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Government, policy, and elections shaping the island.
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Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley advocates for the modernization of the land transaction process through digitization to enhance efficiency, attract foreign investment, and boost competitiveness, citing the current system's hindrance to economic growth.
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Japanese atomic bomb survivors, Nihon Hidankyo, awarded 2024 Nobel Peace Prize for efforts against nuclear weapons. Group's witness testimonies aim to prevent future use. Ceremony in Oslo in December.
Ethel Kennedy, human rights advocate and widow of Robert F Kennedy, passed away at 96. A matriarch of the Kennedy family, she leaves behind a legacy of social justice and family devotion.
Retired judge criticizes proposal to upgrade Employment Rights Tribunal to full-time body, emphasizing need for High Court-level status to enhance effectiveness and address fundamental shortcomings. Minister of Labour announces transition plan.
Barbados faces challenges with sexual abuse and violence. Attorney General Dale Marshall introduced amendments to address legal voids, aiming to modernize the justice system and tackle rising gun crimes.
