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The Barbados Government will tighten the categories of people eligible for diplomatic passports, focusing on dependents and minors, according to Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley.
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Family confirms the death of Mitchell Nicholls, a missing man, on social media. Investigations are ongoing, and funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Rico Akeem Hepburn was sentenced to a year in prison after stealing items from Branker's Warehouse and assaulting someone. He has 25 previous convictions.
"A St Michael resident, Rashad Shakiel Tremaine Wharton, has been charged with importing over $8 million worth of cannabis. Bail has been set at $1.5 million."
A painter, Niandra Dakota Moore, has been released on $4,000 bail after pleading not guilty to using threatening words towards individuals, including police officers. Moore's case will continue on May 7, represented by attorney Martie Garnes.
