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At 2:00 a.m. on 30 th October 2010, the Tropical Storm Tomas passed through Barbados. The storm was later upgraded to a category one hurricane, as it was headed for St. Vincent. The storm took off the roofs of several homes and structures across the island. Albeit, some parishes were more severely affected than others were. As would have been expected with this type of weather, the electrical supply has been affected, mainly due to the trees that have fallen across the island. However, workers have been busily clearing the roads and working to restore the electricity. A flood warning is also in effect at this time.

The funeral of Barbados' late Prime Minister, the Honourable David Thompson, will be held on the 3 rd November 2010, at the Kensington Oval in St. Michael. The service is expected to begin at 8:50a.m, and the burial will be in St. John. The Oval could accommodate about 11,000 people, and according to the 2009 Census count, this little island of 166 square miles has 275,719 people. Therefore, tickets will be made available to the public. That is, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Additionally, those desiring to pay their last respects could have done so at the Parliament building in Bridgetown, Combermere School, the headquarters of the Democratic Labour Party and St. John's Parish Church on Sunday.  His body was in the state from the 28 th until the 31 st  of October.

Barbados’ sixth (6 th ) Prime Minister, the Right Honourable David John Howard Thompson died at 2:10 am, on the 23 rd October 2010, at his home in Mapps, St. Philip. Earlier this year, he revealed to the country that he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Mr. Thompson was the Democratic Labour Party (DLP) leader, and he was elected Prime Minister of Barbados in January 2008. He was born on the 25 th December 1961, in London, England, but grew up in Barbados. He was 48 years old at his death. Married to Marie – Josephine Mara nee Giraudy, they had three daughters, Misha, Oya and Osa – Marie. His parents, Margaret Knight and Charles Thompson, who are both alive, are Barbadians. Condolences to his family and friends, the country of Barbados and everyone whose life he has touched. Though He causes grief, yet He will show compassion according to the multitude of His mercies. For He does not afflict willingly, nor grieve the children of men. (Lamentations 3:32-33 KJV.)