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Breaking stories and community coverage from across Barbados.
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Shane Rene Bartlett initially denied a burglary charge but later changed his plea. He pleaded guilty to stealing mesh nettings and assaulting police officers but maintained his not guilty plea for entering a house and stealing bottles.
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Government seeks to address issues caused by roadside mechanics by creating a shared space, the Mechanics Bay Initiative, for them to operate without disturbing communities.
A teenager tragically lost his life after an incident at sea. The incident took place near Pebbles Beach, St Michael, and the police are currently investigating.
Tempers flared as the National Conservation Commission (NCC) attempted to take possession of Shirley Roberts' stall at Bay Garden. Her children were upset, claiming it was their mother's dying wish for the business to remain in the family.
Food vendor Monique Best faces eviction from her vending space at Oistins in Christ Church after an alleged unauthorized transfer of the business. Legal action may be taken.
