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Breaking stories and community coverage from across Barbados.
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The Barbados Police Service seeks public assistance in locating Dwayne Hallam Drakes, alias ‘Rat’, wanted for questioning in serious criminal matters. Drakes is described and advised on how to surrender.
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The Bridgetown Fisheries Complex faces challenges after Hurricane Beryl destroys fishing fleet, leaving over 65 boats wrecked or submerged. Vendors express concerns over livelihood and future fishing prospects.
Barbados' new justices, Victoria Charles-Clarke and Bryan Lawson Weekes, aim to tackle court backlog issues by implementing sufficiency hearings, criminal procedure rules, judge-alone trials, and technology to expedite case resolutions.
Private schools in Barbados have reopened despite a government order to remain closed post-hurricane, prompting Ministry of Education response and review of legislation for future incidents.
Hurricane Beryl leaves thousands in Barbados without utilities, with restoration efforts ongoing. Light & Power Company restores services to 2% of customers, focusing on complex areas. Customers urged to report issues for assistance.
