Fogging schedule for May 31 – June 4 - Barbados Today

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Fogging schedule for May 31 – June 4 - Barbados Today

The Ministry of Health and Wellness will be conducting its fogging programme in the parishes of St John and St Philip this week. On Monday, May 31, the fogging team will visit the following communities in St John: Cherry Grove, Henley, Bowmanston, Ashford, The Glen, Ashbury, Lemon Arbor, Natty Browne Hill, Four Roads, Spooners, Pool […]

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