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Barbados’ Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley continues to be internationally recognised for her advocacy for global financial reforms and her efforts to combat climate change. Ms. Mottley was named among the world’s leading environmentalists on The Independent Climate 100 List which highlights key global figures working to combat the climate crisis. The inaugural list which was released today recognises 100 of the world’s foremost environmental changemakers. The Independent says The Climate 100 List isn’t in order of importance, nor does it compare or rank one changemaker against another. Instead, it’s a celebration of the people and companies dedicated to finding positive climate solutions. Prime Minister Mottley has been highlighted for her innovative and courageous leadership in advocating for global financial reforms through the Bridgetown Initiative, which calls for a more just and equitable global financial system to support vulnerable nations battling the climate crisis. The Bridgetown Initiative which was first introduced in 2022 outlines a plan to overhaul the global financial architecture and calls on wealthier nations and international financial institutions to significantly increase their financial support for climate action. Bridgetown Initiative 3.0 was recently launched at the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States in Antigua & Barbuda. This recognition by The Independent Climate 100 List 2024 follows her inclusion on TIME’s Climate List of the 100 Most Influential Leaders Driving Climate Action in 2023.

The Alexandra School closed early today. This was stated in a press release from the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training. The Barbados Police Service confirmed to CBC News that they are investigating reports of a stabbing incident there. The full statement from the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training follows: “An incident at the Alexandra School resulted in a student receiving an injury. The injured party was taken to receive medical attention, and the police were called to assist with the matter. “The school was closed at 2 pm to allow for a complete investigation, and the matter now resides with the police. “The Ministry will continue to monitor their progress, of the student and will provide the necessary support services to the students, teachers and staff of the Alexandra School.”

By Iris Salem, Joy Benedict and Dean Fioresi     LANCASTER, California (KCAL, KCBS) — One person is dead after two small planes collided mid-air in Lancaster on Sunday afternoon. It happened at around 1 p.m. in the skies over 50th Street East and E. Avenue E, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. The crash involved a single-engine Nanchang CJ-6 and a single-engine Yakovlev Yak-52, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Crews arrived to both locations where the planes landed, separated by about two and a half miles. One pilot crashed near 60th Street East and Avenue G and was uninjured. The other pilot, only identified as a man believed to be in his 50s, died when he crashed near 47th Street East and E. Avenue F, authorities said. “Only the pilots were on board the aircrafts,” said a statement from the FAA, who are investigating the incident along with the National Transportation Safety Board. No further information was provided from authorities. Stephan Wilson was sitting about 50 yards away from where the deceased pilot crashed. He said he heard a disturbing pop in the sky shortly before he witnessed the small plane spiraling down before landing in a cloud of dust. “I took off to see if he was alright or if he’d be alright,” Wilson said, noting that there was nothing he could do except call 911. The cause of the crash remains under investigation. It’s unclear if the two planes were flying together. The-CNN-Wire & © 2024 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.