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Breaking stories and community coverage from across Barbados.
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Minister of State Corey Lane praises the National Peace Programme's Flip Yah Script Aftercare Programme for empowering young people. He emphasizes the continuation of the program and outlines future initiatives.
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Barbados' agriculture sector faces severe drought in 2024, impacting poultry and root crop farms. The government aims to support small farmers living on their farms and address water scarcity challenges through initiatives like a tissue culture lab.
"Man pleads guilty to robbing an elderly woman and another individual of jewelry in separate incidents. Sentencing scheduled for January 10, 2024. Co-accused remains at large."
A 21-year-old man in St. Michael pleaded guilty to assault and causing a disturbance after entering a fight. He claimed he was triggered by seeing a man hit a woman. He is on $4,000 bail and awaits sentencing.
Three men, including one from Trinidad, have been charged with the murder of Dominick Cadogan, while another man is charged with conspiracy to commit murder. Court appearance scheduled for Thursday.
