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Breaking stories and community coverage from across Barbados.
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France and Argentina face off in a tense men's Olympics football quarter-final in Bordeaux amid recent animosity over derogatory songs and past World Cup encounters. Rivalry intensifies with controversial incidents.
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Barbados Meteorological Services issues Flash-Flood Watch for Christ Church, St. Michael, St. James, and surrounding areas. Potential for significant flooding, water settlements, and increased water levels in ponds. Stay alert for updates.
Accused of murder, Kevin Andrew Haynes denies being near the crime scene at St Andrew’s Parish Church on the night of the shooting. Alleges police brutality during interrogation.
Barbados government senator Chad Blackman emphasizes the necessity of the Bail Bill, 2024 to ensure stability and zero tolerance for criminal activity, shifting the burden onto defendants to justify bail.
The government swiftly passes a new Bail Act amid criticism from the legal community in Barbados. Urgent measures aim to address murders and firearm offenses, prompting calls for wider consultation.
