Crime
November 22, 2023
MP Calls for Harsher Penalties for Businesses Failing to Contribute to National Insurance Scheme (NIS)
St James North MP Edmund Hinkson emphasizes the need for harsher penalties for businesses failing to contribute to the National Insurance Scheme despite deducting from employees' pay.
November 21, 2023
Judge Rules Sufficient Evidence for A$AP Rocky Assault Case to Proceed to Trial
A Los Angeles judge ruled that there is enough evidence for rapper A$AP Rocky to stand trial for an assault case, following a day and a half of testimony. A$AP Rocky has pleaded not guilty. Next court appearance is on January 8.
November 21, 2023
Chief Justice Calls for Stronger Legislation to Prevent Disbarred Attorneys from Practicing Law under New Guises, Urges Updates to Attorney Discipline System
Chief Justice Sir Patterson Cheltenham emphasized the need to prevent disbarred attorneys from offering legal services in different ways and called for legislation to strengthen this action. He also stressed the importance of updating the attorney disciplinary system.
November 20, 2023
St Lucia Government Appoints Robert Innocent as Special Prosecutor to Address Corruption Cases
This appointment will address cases of misconduct and combat various forms of corruption by persons holding public office
November 19, 2023
Barbados Police Service Launches Operation Yuletide to Address Crime and Traffic Concerns
Operation Yuletide focuses on crime and traffic issues in Barbados during the holiday season. The police are equipped and ready to address these concerns with new equipment and training. This includes increased police presence in problem areas and a focus on addressing uncivilized behaviors in the transport sector. The goal is to create safe zones and maintain law and order.
November 19, 2023
Opposition Leader Calls for Revocation of Senator Appointment in Dominica
Jesma Paul Victor, the leader of Dominica's main opposition party, has called for the revocation of Sean Douglas's appointment as a senator, citing breach of trust and disregard for collective responsibility. Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit has condemned the attacks against the opposition leader.
November 19, 2023
Barbados Bar Association Proposes Tough New Laws to Regulate Lawyers, Addressing Theft and Misconduct
"The Barbados Bar Association anticipates the implementation of new laws governing lawyers, emphasizing the importance of discouraging theft from clients and maintaining the reputation of the legal profession and Barbados as a business jurisdiction."
November 18, 2023
Five St Michael Men Sentenced to 20-Year Jail Term for Endangering Police Officers in 2018 Shootout; Sixth Man Still Missing
"Five St Michael men have been sentenced to 20 years in jail for endangering the lives of police officers in a shootout. A sixth man remains missing."
November 18, 2023
Brave St George Secondary School Students Rescue Elderly Man in Bridgetown: News Article by Tre Greaves
Students Christian Whitehall and Shakayla Riley-Sealy of St George Secondary School in Bridgetown were praised for rescuing an elderly man who fell into a ditch. (30 words)
November 18, 2023
Drivers in Christ Church Engage in Violent Altercation at Top Rock Roundabout: Details and Updates
A road rage incident in Christ Church resulted in charges of unlawful and malicious wounding. The altercation involved two drivers vying for position.
November 17, 2023
Wanted Visitor, Lauren Rose Desimone, in Police Custody for Serious Crimes
Wanted visitor, Lauren Rose Desimone, is in police custody after voluntarily presenting herself to the Oistins Police Station. Investigations are ongoing.
November 17, 2023
Police Investigate Fatal Road Collision at My Lords Hill, St Michael
Police are investigating a fatal road incident in My Lords Hill, St Michael, involving a 70-year-old male driver who collided with a parked car and was pronounced dead at the scene.