CourtCrimeJudicialLocal NewsNews Judge serves notice of harsh punishment for statutory rape offenders as she jails child rapist by Fernella Wedderburn 08/09/2023 written by Fernella Wedderburn 3 min read 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 … Continue Reading 08/09/2023 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtEducationJudicialOpinionSchool Protests useful, but objectives must be clear by Barbados Today 10/06/2023 by Barbados Today 10/06/2023 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the author(s) do not represent the official position of Barbados TODAY. By Paula-Anne Moore โThe principle of the best interests of the child … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtJudicialLocal NewsNews AG: Reform committee to provide long-term fixes in justice system by Barbados Today 09/05/2023 by Barbados Today 09/05/2023 The soon-to-be established Criminal Justice Reform Committee is expected to make Barbadosโ overburdened judicial system more efficient, says Attorney General Dale Marshall. Speaking to the media on Monday at the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtJudicialLocal NewsNews Reform commission sworn in by Barbados Today 09/05/2023 by Barbados Today 09/05/2023 Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtJudicialNewsPolitics Senior judge highlights shortcomings of Caribbeanโs court system by Barbados Today 19/04/2023 by Barbados Today 19/04/2023 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 โrobustโ … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtJudicialLocal NewsNewsSports Drakes loses case against CWI by Barbados Today 01/04/2023 by Barbados Today 01/04/2023 Former Barbados and West Indies all-rounder Vasbert Drakes has had his claim for breach of contract for services โ which he contended was unlawfully terminated by Cricket West Indies โ … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtCrimeJudicialLocal NewsNewsRegionalWorld Local group seeks further security for women as CCJ rules in protection order case by Emmanuel Joseph 31/03/2023 by Emmanuel Joseph 31/03/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
JudicialLocal NewsNewsRegionalTransportation Former LIAT workers relieved as PM Mottley announces severance payments by Emmanuel Joseph 17/03/2023 by Emmanuel Joseph 17/03/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
JudicialLocal NewsNews BUT wants focus on dealing with deviance over calling for end to corporal punishment by Barbados Today 11/03/2023 by Barbados Today 11/03/2023 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 islandโs institutions … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CrimeJudicialLocal News TALKS FIRST by Anesta Henry 11/03/2023 by Anesta Henry 11/03/2023 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail