The House of Assembly earlier today debated the Penal System Reform (Amendment) Bill, aimed at ending a 26-year contradiction in sentencing law. Under the amendment, judges may consider previous convictions
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by SANDRA DOWNES A teacher has been charged with indecent assault of a teenage girl. Kerry Harvey Maxwell, 48, of No. 9 Pilllersdorf Development, St Michael, pleaded not guilty to
Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn is concerned about the “collateral damage” that Barbados could suffer as the United States (US) and Canada weaponise tariffs in an historic trade war. After
President Trump on Monday nominated Kimberly Greenwood, the wife of “God Bless the USA” singer Lee Greenwood, to serve as ambassador to Barbados and several other Caribbean countries. Kimberly Greenwood’s
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There are reports reaching The Nation of a road fatality in Crab Hill, St Lucy. More details as they come to hand. *** There are reports reaching The Nation of
Two political analysts have agreed that the public declaration of who is funding political parties is more important than the just released candidates spending. A published advertisement in last week’s
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Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing girl, Trinity Nakaya Jordan, 15, of 1A Field Road, Wildey, St Michael and who was last seen on Monday September
Police have identified the victim of the fatal collision at Westmoreland, St James yesterday as 22-year-old Kahlil Nash of Cave Hill, St. Lucy. Reports indicate that a car and a
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A Christ Church man charged with having BDS$237 500 worth of cannabis has been granted BDS$30 000 bail. Ishan Saquan Alleyne, 47, of Town House #8, Fordes Road, Clapham, Christ
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Police have charged a St Michael man with having a firearm and six bullets on September 10, 2026. Shaquille Tremaine Layne, 32, of Ocean View Road, Spooners Hill, St Michael