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November 28, 2024
Barbados Agricultural Society CEO Criticizes Government Land Acquisition, Warns of Food Security Risks
Barbados Agricultural Society CEO criticizes government for jeopardizing food security by acquiring prime farming land for housing development, warning of increased reliance on imports and diminishing farming resources.
November 27, 2024
CTUSAB Urges Reform for Protective Services & Nurses Retirement Age in Barbados - Press Conference Highlights Importance
CTUSAB advocates for urgent retirement age reform for Protective Services and nurses in Barbados, citing the need to better support essential workers due to physical demands and mentorship shortages.
November 27, 2024
PAHO Urges Continuation of MPOX Surveillance in the Americas Following Detection of Clade I Variant Case
PAHO alerts Americas to Clade I variant case, emphasizing continued surveillance efforts in high-risk groups. No further cases detected; 115,101 mpox cases reported globally. Symptoms and precautions highlighted.
November 27, 2024
Drake’s Frozen Moments LLC Accuses Universal of Artificially Boosting Kendrick Lamar’s Diss Track Streams: Legal Action Initiated
Drake files legal action against Universal Music, alleging manipulation of streams for Kendrick Lamar's diss track. Spotify and Lamar have yet to respond. Legal action aims at Universal, with Spotify involved.
November 27, 2024
Justice Sentences Lorent Forde to 14 Years in Prison for Manslaughter: Details of the Case Revealed
Justice Randall Worrell sentenced Lorent Forde to 14 more years in prison for manslaughter after shooting Ajay Smith multiple times in Christ Church. Provocation was noted but deemed excessive by the judge.
November 26, 2024
America's Most Wanted Man Daniel Andreas San Diego Arrested in Wales After 21 Years: FBI Pursues Extradition
America’s most wanted man, Daniel Andreas San Diego, arrested in Wales after 21 years for San Francisco bombings. Faces extradition to US. FBI emphasizes accountability for violence.
November 26, 2024
Yacht Capsizes in Red Sea: 4 Bodies Recovered, 7 Missing, and Rescue Efforts Underway
Four bodies recovered, seven missing after tourist yacht sinks in Red Sea. Egyptian military rescues 37. Cause under investigation. Survivors receiving medical care. Yacht sank rapidly due to large wave.
November 26, 2024
Wendy Williams' Guardian Claims Permanent Incapacitation Due to Dementia Battle in Legal Dispute Over Documentary
Wendy Williams' guardian claims she is 'permanently incapacitated' due to dementia battle. Legal dispute over tell-all documentary reveals her health struggles and financial oversight under guardianship.
November 26, 2024
Mother Jailed for Extreme Neglect: Baby Daughter Hidden in a Drawer for 3 Years
Mother jailed for extreme neglect after keeping daughter hidden in a drawer for three years. Child found malnourished and neglected, with severe medical issues. Case details from Chester Crown Court.
November 26, 2024
Bishop T.D. Jakes' Health Scare at The Potter’s House: Update on Recovery
Bishop T.D. Jakes experienced a health incident during a sermon at The Potter’s House in Dallas, but is now stable and recovering, receiving support and prayers from the community.
November 26, 2024
Preventing Elder Scams: The Impact of High-Profile Data Breaches on Senior Citizens
Jason Statham stars in The Beekeeper, a film highlighting elder vulnerability to scams. Global research links rising local scams to cyber threats, impacting seniors with substantial savings. High-profile data breaches worsen the issue.
November 26, 2024
Jamaica Reports Spike in Murders with 44 Recorded in Bloodiest Week; JCF Notes Overall Year-on-Year Decline
Jamaica records highest weekly murder rate of the year with 44 murders. Despite overall increase, year-on-year murder decline drops to 18%. Some police divisions show decline in crime rates.