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Breaking stories and community coverage from across Barbados.
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St. George parish hosts successful back-to-school supplies drive for families in need. Generous donations from businesses and residents provide essential materials for children to start the school year prepared.
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Sandals Foundation partners with Crime Stoppers Barbados for Cool Yuh Head conflict resolution program in secondary schools. Aimed at improving interpersonal skills and addressing social issues affecting youth.
Kaleel Tremaine Shaquon Goodridge appeared in court for the murder charge of Dominic Yarde. He was remanded and is set to reappear on October 22 before Magistrate Deidre McKenna.
Jakobi Talik Germain, 27, charged with absconding in Barbados. Pleaded 'not guilty', granted $2,000 bail. Next court appearance set for November 22.
Severe thunderstorm and flood watches in effect for Barbados overnight as tropical wave approaches. Potential for significant lightning activity and up to 30 mm of rainfall, increasing flood risk in saturated areas.
