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Breaking stories and community coverage from across Barbados.
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Oliver Chesterfield Fields' rape trial will continue in Supreme Court 4A in the new year. He has pleaded not guilty to the charge of non-consensual intercourse. Witnesses have given evidence, and the trial is scheduled to restart on January 9, 2024.
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Madam Justice Pamela Beckles will deliver her summation on Tuesday in the aggravated burglary trial of three men accused of stealing items from a restaurant in 2018, before handing the case to the jury.
Enoch Taitt has fully paid his compensation order, while Nathaniel Taitt has less than four months to clear his balance or face prison time. Updates were given in court.
A 55-year-old man on disability pension has been sentenced to pay a $15,000 fine or serve time in Dodds Prison for cannabis-related charges.
A man and woman from 3rd Avenue, Marshall Gap, New Orleans, St Michael face cannabis and cocaine charges after denying possession and intent to supply. They have been granted bail.
