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Breaking stories and community coverage from across Barbados.
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Barbados faces a backlog of 250 firearm cases awaiting trial, prompting calls for a comprehensive strategy. Attorney General Dale Marshall stresses the need for community involvement and regional cooperation in combating firearms trafficking.
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Attorney General Dale Marshall announces new rules to expedite criminal case processing, including preliminary hearings and sufficiency assessments before trial. Recent improvements in case disposal rates noted.
Transgender woman loses unfair dismissal claim against legal firm in Barbados due to lack of legal protections for transgender individuals. Tribunal rules claimant had no standing for gender discrimination complaint.
Barbados Police seek public help to identify a male involved in a vehicle accident on Wakefield Road, St. John. Described as 6 feet tall, brown complexion, slim build, wearing specific clothing. Contact District 'C' Police Station with information.
Flash flood warning in effect for western districts of the island due to potential Tropical Cyclone 5. Barbados Meteorological Services predicts localized showers and thunderstorm activity. Update at 6pm.
