JudicialLocal News High Court rules in favour of residents in Joe’s River dispute by Emmanuel Joseph 21/11/2025 written by Emmanuel Joseph 5 min read A High Court judge permanently halted a private developer’s construction at Joe’s River in Bathsheba, ruling in favour of local residents after years of legal wrangling over public access to … Continue Reading 21/11/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
JudicialLocal News High Court to hear challenge of FTC’s refusal to demand Light & Power financial records by Emmanuel Joseph 19/11/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 19/11/2025 The High Court is set to decide whether the Fair Trading Commission must order the Barbados Light and Power Company to release financial documents, after a protracted dispute over electricity … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
JudicialLocal News DPP urges stepped up discipline, responsibility by Jenique Belgrave 23/10/2025 by Jenique Belgrave 23/10/2025 Acting Director of Public Prosecutions Alliston Seale SC warned that too many parents are failing to take responsibility for guiding their children, saying this neglect allows bad habits and wayward … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
JudicialLocal News Chief Justice, Security Chiefs head 2025 National Honours List by Barbados Today 10/10/2025 by Barbados Today 10/10/2025 Chief Justice Leslie Haynes is the sole recipient of the Order of Freedom of Barbados for 2025, topping the list of National Honours announced on Friday by the Office of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
JudicialLocal News MENS urges affordability as NOW backs paternity testing by Shamar Blunt 27/09/2025 by Shamar Blunt 27/09/2025 Founder of the Men Empowerment Network Support (MENS), Fabian Sargeant, has endorsed Acting Chief Magistrate Deidre McKenna’s call for mandatory paternity testing in child maintenance court cases. Speaking during a … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
JudicialLocal News Magistrate calls for State-funded paternity tests in child cases by Emmanuel Joseph 24/09/2025 by Emmanuel Joseph 24/09/2025 A senior magistrate has urged the introduction of state-funded, mandatory DNA testing in all child maintenance cases, arguing it is the only way to ensure fairness and certainty for fathers … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
JudicialLocal News Is anonymity enough? by Barbados Today 21/09/2025 by Barbados Today 21/09/2025 Witness protection across the Caribbean Barbados Passed the Criminal Proceedings (Witness Anonymity) Bill last month. Enables courts to grant anonymity orders (including live link, voice modulation, pseudonyms). The law … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
JudicialLocal News A closer look at the Anonymity Bill by Barbados Today 21/09/2025 by Barbados Today 21/09/2025 When brought into force, Barbados’ Criminal Proceedings (Witness Anonymity) Bill, 2025, will allow courts to protect a witness’ identity under specific conditions. Here’s how it works: • Voice Modulation: Witnesses … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
JudicialLocal News The challenges of witness anonymity by Shanna Moore 21/09/2025 by Shanna Moore 21/09/2025 Though not widespread, there have been cases in Barbados where witnesses have backed out of giving evidence, opted not to return to court, or reversed their positions on the stand. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
JudicialLocal NewsUncategorized Attorneys have say on protecting witnesses by Jenique Belgrave 21/09/2025 by Jenique Belgrave 21/09/2025 The Criminal Proceedings (Witness Anonymity) Bill has been praised by some members of the legal fraternity as a comprehensive step towards safeguarding witnesses within the court system. Yet even among … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
