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Government, policy, and elections shaping the island.
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Barbados' new ambassador to Cuba, Dr. Sharon Marshall, presented credentials to President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, emphasizing historic ties and the need to implement agreements from the CARICOM-Cuba summit.
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Minister Marsha Caddle defends Barbados' Blue-Green Bank as a pivotal step towards sustainable development and climate resilience, emphasizing innovative financial frameworks and self-reliance over foreign dependency.
Barbados' new Chief Justice implements a plan to manage a backlog of court cases, focusing on reassigning incomplete High Court cases due to judge movements. Efforts aim to ensure cases are adjudicated without delays.
Barbados and the State of Palestine establish diplomatic relations at a ceremony in New York, following Barbados' decision to recognize Palestine. The Joint Communiqué was signed by ambassadors from both nations.
Haiti's new 12-member cabinet, led by Prime Minister Garry Conille, prioritizes peace, security, and anti-corruption efforts. Key appointments include Carlos Hercules as Minister for Justice and Dominique Dupuy as Foreign Affairs Minister.
