Judge serves notice of harsh punishment for statutory rape offenders as she jails child rapist Fernella Wedderburn08/09/20230247 views High Court judge Madam Justice Pamela Beckles warned on Thursday that people who have sex with minors will face harsh punishment once convicted. “Sexual assaults upon young children must be… Read more
Protests useful, but objectives must be clear Barbados Today10/06/20230132 views Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. By Paula-Anne Moore “The principle of the best interests of the child… Read more
AG: Reform committee to provide long-term fixes in justice system Barbados Today09/05/20230131 views The soon-to-be established Criminal Justice Reform Committee is expected to make Barbados’ overburdened judicial system more efficient, says Attorney General Dale Marshall. Speaking to the media on Monday at the… Read more
Senior judge highlights shortcomings of Caribbean’s court system Barbados Today19/04/20230163 views By Jenique Belgrave With victims of crime having to wait years for justice to be served, Judge Jacob Wit of the Caribbean Court of Justice is calling for a “robust”… Read more
Drakes loses case against CWI Barbados Today01/04/20230117 views Former Barbados and West Indies all-rounder Vasbert Drakes has had his claim for breach of contract for services – which he contended was unlawfully terminated by Cricket West Indies –… Read more
Local group seeks further security for women as CCJ rules in protection order case Emmanuel Joseph31/03/20230183 views By Emmanuel Joseph A local advocacy group has asked the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) to rule on some recommendations that would expand protection for current and past victims of… Read more
Former LIAT workers relieved as PM Mottley announces severance payments Emmanuel Joseph17/03/20230132 views Several terminated Barbadian employees of the Antigua-headquartered LIAT (1974) Limited broke down in tears on Thursday evening after Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced in Parliament that the Government will pay… Read more
BUT wants focus on dealing with deviance over calling for end to corporal punishment Barbados Today11/03/20230106 views The same support given to calls for the abolition of corporal punishment in schools should be given to encouraging students to be on their best behaviour in the island’s institutions… Read more
TALKS FIRST Anesta Henry11/03/2023084 views THE ABOLITION OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IS A MATTER FOR CONSULTATION – ABRAHAMS By Anesta Henry Before any decision is made regarding abolishing corporal punishment, the Government must first consult with… Read more