$200 000 more raised for fire victims
Victims of the Wellington Street, St Michael fire have received another substantial donation – this time, $200 000 – thanks to the combined efforts of the Sandy Lane Charitable Trust and Trustee Derek Smith. Speaking at the presentation which happened on the scene of the fire, Member of Parliament for The City, Corey Lane reflected […]
Bar urges changes to cybercrime bill, warning of court challenges
The Barbados Bar Association (BBA) has warned that the proposed Cybercrime Bill could face legal challenges unless amendments are made, in a report to the parliamentary joint select committee examining the draft legislation. “The level of debate and interrogation of this Bill to date has been inadequate given the very serious power which is being […]
PM urges focus on Child Protection Bill safeguards
Prime Minister Mia Mottley has called on the public to disregard “baseless criticism” of the Child Protection Bill and instead concentrate on the safeguards it aims to provide for minors. Speaking as the House of Assembly continued debate on the report of the Joint Select Committee on the Social Sector and the Environment on the […]
Safety stands out on Proton SUVs
ANSA Motors held an open day at its Wildey, St Michael complex on Friday as part of a promotion to introduce the public to its new offerings – the Proton X50 and X90 – which company officials said prioritises safety. Sales Manager-New Vehicles, Allister Straker said the luxury sports utility vehicles (SUVs) embodied modern style […]
Caddle hails ‘transformative’ Child Protection Bill
The Child Protection Bill is being praised as transformative legislation ushering in a new era of child protection in Barbados. During the debate on the report of the Joint Select Committee of Parliament which reviewed the Bill, St Michael South MP Marsha Caddle described the update of two 100-year child laws as “groundbreaking” for the […]
90-year-old Antiguan author credits Bajan experience for entrepreneurial drive
Miriam Samuel, a 90-year-old citizen of Antigua and Barbuda who resided in Barbados for five-and-a-half years, has penned a touching memoir recounting her life journey. Having lived in Barbados from January 1967 to July 1972, she credits the vibrant post-independence culture of the nation for inspiring her vision and courage to embark on an entrepreneurial […]
New chief justice to prioritise courts’ challenges
The boyhood dreams of being a lawyer reached their highest peak of reality on Friday as Leslie Haynes SC became the sixth chief justice of an independent Barbados and the 15th since 1841 when the position was created three years after Emancipation. Haynes recalled that when he was about 13 years old, he wanted to […]
‘Too soon to tell’ impact of neighbour’s feed price cuts
Days after a major feed plant in neighbouring St Vincent slashed prices, Barbados’ livestock and poultry feed monopoly – Pinnacle Feeds – said Friday it is too soon to tell if it would have a significant impact on its market share. The Eastern Caribbean Group of Companies (ECGC) said Tuesday that farmers across the nine-nation […]
Man charged with Chefette worker’s murder
A 42-year-old man is on remand at Dodds Prison after appearing in court on Friday charged with the death of Chefette worker Sonia Parris. A breakthrough in the case led police to charge Andre Pedro Small, a resident of the corner of Bynoe Road, Worthings View & Rendezvous Road, Christ Church. He was not required […]
Lawsuits against Gov’t rise due to case backlog
The high backlog of civil cases within the judicial system has led to a stark increase in lawsuits being brought against the State, Attorney General Dale Marshall has disclosed. He made the revelation after Senior Counsel Leslie Haynes was sworn in Friday as the 15th Chief Justice of Barbados, the sixth as an independent nation, […]