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Government, policy, and elections shaping the island.
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Barbados advances children's rights with new justice and protection bills. Minister Abrahams emphasizes societal shift for effective implementation, focusing on rehabilitation over guilt in the justice system.
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University academic Nicole Foster urges consumers to pressure the government for policies ensuring access to healthy foods. Addressing non-communicable diseases requires joint responsibility and government intervention, as discussed at a recent workshop.
Prime Minister Andrew Holness announces a minor Cabinet reshuffle in Jamaica, with Information Minister Robert Morgan replaced by Dr Dana Morris Dixon. Abka Fitz-Henley appointed parliamentary secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister.
The International Criminal Court prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, defense minister, and Hamas leaders over war crimes in Gaza Strip and Israel. Israel and Hamas leaders face potential arrest.
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi and officials found dead after helicopter crash amid tensions with the West, proxy group support, and internal protests. Khamenei remains the ultimate authority in Iran.
