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Man admits to using a fake Government of Barbados payable order with someone else's ID to pay a court fine. Andre Ricardo Barrow caught trying to use a forged cheque at a supermarket.
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The Court of Appeal is considering the State's appeal against a ruling that a section of the Drug Abuse Act is unconstitutional, impacting a case involving drug offences and the burden of proof.
Gender-based violence crisis in the Caribbean highlighted by experts, including high rape rates in Barbados. Calls for stronger national and regional responses to address human rights emergency.
Kenyan police join U.N.-backed mission in Haiti to combat escalating gang violence. Crisis worsens as gangs target airport, communities, and aid groups, leaving nation in turmoil. New prime minister faces daunting challenges.
The Lao government expresses condolences for deaths of foreign tourists from contaminated alcohol in Vang Vieng. Investigations ongoing to prosecute responsible parties. Beware of counterfeit alcohol in Laos to prevent methanol poisoning.
