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Legal Proceedings at ITLOS Could Redefine Climate Justice for Small Island States

September 17, 2023

Legal Proceedings at ITLOS Could Redefine Climate Justice for Small Island States

Get the latest updates on the legal proceedings at the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea regarding climate justice for small island states.

President Biden Names Caribbean Countries Among Major Drug Transit and Illicit Drug-Producing Countries for FY2024

September 17, 2023

President Biden Names Caribbean Countries Among Major Drug Transit and Illicit Drug-Producing Countries for FY2024

United States President Joe Biden has identified several Caribbean countries, including The Bahamas, Belize, Dominican Republic, Haiti, and Jamaica, as major drug transit or illicit drug-producing countries for Fiscal Year 2024.

Barbadian Prime Minister criticizes US blockade on Cuba at G77 summit

September 16, 2023

Barbadian Prime Minister criticizes US blockade on Cuba at G77 summit

Prime Minister Mia Mottley denounces the US blockade on Cuba at the G77 summit, praising Cuba's innovation in science and technology while highlighting the need for accountability and transparency in maintaining democracy. UN Secretary-General calls for a fairer world for developing nations.

Barbados Government Plans to Expand Homeless Shelter Operations to 24-Hour Facility

September 16, 2023

Barbados Government Plans to Expand Homeless Shelter Operations to 24-Hour Facility

The Government of Barbados is making the Barbados Alliance to End Homelessness (BAEH) a 24-hour shelter, providing meals, medical care, counseling, and support to those in need. This move is welcomed by Kemar Saffrey, head of BAEH.

Guyana President Dr Irfaan Ali Calls for Transitional Government in Haiti Amidst Political Turmoil and Socio-economic Crisis (SEO-optimized)

September 16, 2023

Guyana President Dr Irfaan Ali Calls for Transitional Government in Haiti Amidst Political Turmoil and Socio-economic Crisis (SEO-optimized)

Guyana calls for a transitional government in Haiti due to escalating gang warfare and the collapse of democratic institutions, following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.

UAE Foils Massive Attempt to Smuggle $1 Billion Worth of Captagon Pills Hidden in Furniture, Arrests Six Suspects

September 15, 2023

UAE Foils Massive Attempt to Smuggle $1 Billion Worth of Captagon Pills Hidden in Furniture, Arrests Six Suspects

UAE foils attempt to smuggle $1 billion worth of captagon hidden in furniture; six arrested in one of the largest smuggling operations. UAE takes strong stance against threats to society.

Entrepreneur Ordered to Forfeit Currency for Attempting Unauthorized Export: Barbados High Court Judge

September 15, 2023

Entrepreneur Ordered to Forfeit Currency for Attempting Unauthorized Export: Barbados High Court Judge

A High Court judge has ordered an entrepreneur to forfeit half of the US currency he attempted to take out of Barbados without permission in 2012, emphasizing the importance of compliance with exchange control regulations.

Judicial Review of Magistrate Graveney Bannister's Coroner's Inquest Adjourned; Cross-Examination Expected from Dr. Sahle Griffith's Legal Team

September 14, 2023

Judicial Review of Magistrate Graveney Bannister's Coroner's Inquest Adjourned; Cross-Examination Expected from Dr. Sahle Griffith's Legal Team

The judicial review of Magistrate Graveney Bannister's decision in the Coroner's Inquest into Warren Mottley's death has been adjourned. Bannister will face cross-examination from Dr Sahle Griffith's legal team.

Minister of Labour Encourages Employers to Address Gender-Based Violence with New Workplace Policy

September 14, 2023

Minister of Labour Encourages Employers to Address Gender-Based Violence with New Workplace Policy

Minister of Labour and Social Security Colin Jordan launches a Gender-Based Violence Workplace Policy, urging employers to address violence and harassment at work.

Christ Church Man Pleads Guilty to Administering Drug for Abortion: Case Details Unveiled

September 14, 2023

Christ Church Man Pleads Guilty to Administering Drug for Abortion: Case Details Unveiled

A man from Christ Church pleads guilty to administering the drug misoprostol to his former girlfriend with the intent to cause an abortion, according to court proceedings. The case is ongoing.

ERT Unanimous in Recent Unfair Dismissal Case, Not Sole Decision of Deputy Chairman Kathy-Ann Hamblin

September 14, 2023

ERT Unanimous in Recent Unfair Dismissal Case, Not Sole Decision of Deputy Chairman Kathy-Ann Hamblin

The Employment Rights Tribunal (ERT) dismissed the unfair dismissal case of former employee Keith Alleyne after a unanimous decision by the three-member panel, according to a statement by the ERT.

Barbados' Needy Children Left Without Back-to-School Assistance, Minister Calls for System Overhaul

September 13, 2023

Barbados' Needy Children Left Without Back-to-School Assistance, Minister Calls for System Overhaul

By Marlon Madden reports on the concerns expressed by Minister Kirk Humphrey about the delays in providing back-to-school assistance to needy children in Barbados, blaming a "broken" system that does not adequately cater to the most vulnerable.

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