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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/mia-mottley.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5810" /><figcaption>Prime Minister Mia Mottley of Barbados speaking at a press conference Sunday. (Photo: Barbados Today) </figcaption></figure>
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<p>The eastern Caribbean island of Barbados is expected shut down by midday Monday ahead of Tropical Storm Dorian.</p>
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<p>This was
disclosed on Sunday by Prime Minister Mia Mottley, who urged Barbadians to
begin immediately to “plan for the worst” and hope and pray.</p>
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<p>The prime
minister said during a press conference that there was no need for panic. She
however said that Barbadians should not take any chances.</p>
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<p>The prime minister
said some supermarkets would be extending their operating hours from 5 p.m. to
9 p.m. Sunday.</p>
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<p>She also
appealed to pharmacies to allow members of the public to&nbsp;stock up on
medication.</p>
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<p>The center
of Dorian is expected to pass over or near Barbados late Monday.</p>
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