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Sisters of Kemo Grant, who died in police custody, request forensic pathologist for autopsy. Seeking clarity on circumstances surrounding his death and advocating for transparency with body cameras for officers.
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Police have identified Seth Stephen Batson, 20, as the man shot and killed in Belleplaine, St Andrew. Authorities urge anyone with information to contact relevant police stations.
Three fatalities reported as Storm Alberto hits Mexican coast and Texas with heavy rain and high winds. Coastal flooding and mudslides pose threats, with disaster declarations in place. Hurricane season outlook warns of increased activity.
Emergency corrective work at Wesley Hall School begins Friday amid dissatisfaction from unionised teachers and the Barbados Union of Teachers. Issues include shoddy repairs, rat infestation, and security concerns.
Twenty-year-old Seth Stephen Batson was found dead in a shooting incident in Belleplaine, St. Andrew. The Barbados Police Service seeks information to solve the 17th murder of the year.
