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Breaking stories and community coverage from across Barbados.
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Two St Andrew men accused of wounding Wayne Watts were acquitted after a jury took just shy of an hour to determine their innocence. The incident occurred on July 18, 2018, with Watts testifying that he was attacked by one of the men with a cleaver and an icepick.
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During the Christmas season, the Barbados Police Service issues safety tips, including not allowing unauthorized contractors into your home, keeping your purse close, and making noise if attacked.
The Barbados Royals Girls Cricket Club was launched at Passage Road Playing Field in St. Michael. Prominent attendees included Mike Gatting, Hayley Matthews, and Stacey-Ann King. The club aims to empower 100 girls with the support of the government.
"Supplying an illegal firearm is a serious offense, as Justice Worrell fined C’Keimo Leroy Daren Best for supplying a .45ACP semi-automatic firearm to Jonell Williams."
Government's decision to cut subvention to the Hope Foundation, a non-profit organization providing services to patients with lupus, sickle cell anemia, and rheumatoid arthritis, may have detrimental effects on their ability to continue vital support for patients. President Shelley Weir expresses concern over consistent reductions in government support over the past three years.
