President Sandra Mason issued a stern warning to newly appointed Justices of the Peace (JPs) as she swore them into office on Monday, cautioning them against charging for their signatures …
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Prison service unveils ambitious sustainability, reform plan
by Ryan Gilkesby Ryan GilkesMinister of Home Affairs Wilfred Abrahams has announced a comprehensive strategic plan for the Barbados Prison Service, focusing on sustainability, self-sufficiency, and human resource development. The plan, unveiled during …
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A commissioned officer in the Barbados Defence Force (BDF), who tearfully apologised for her actions which landed her before a court martial, will learn her fate on Friday when a …
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Chief Justice champions mediation to ease court backlog
by Ryan Gilkesby Ryan GilkesChief Justice Leslie Haynes KC has underscored the importance of mediation as a pivotal tool in addressing court backlogs and fostering harmony within communities. Speaking at the launch of …
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The Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has raised concerns over the lack of involvement from key figures in the creation of new Criminal Procedure Rules aimed at tackling the …
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The government raced a new Bail Act through Parliament in two days on Wednesday even as the legal community in an emergency meeting added to a steady drumbeat of criticism …
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An independent senator has raised alarm over the hasty introduction and procedural shortcomings of the proposed Bail Act, casting doubt on its efficacy and implementation. Speaking in the debate on …
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Reforming Barbados’ criminal justice system has emerged as a national priority that transcends political partisanship, according to Chad Blackman, a government senator and minister of economic affairs. Presenting the …
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By Emmanuel Joseph The government raced a new Bail Act through Parliament in two days on Wednesday even as the legal community in an emergency meeting added to …
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The government has unveiled plans to establish a Serious Organised Crime Unit within the police service as the country grapples with a wave of violent crime. Prime Minister Mia Mottley …