Judicial

Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne has raised concerns about the US$500 million Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between Barbados and the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM Bank).  The agreement, inked on Monday,…

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…

Minister 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…

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…

Chief 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…

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…

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…

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…

  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…

  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…