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C.O. Williams Rangers Defeat BPA Police in Netball Season Opener

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C.O. Williams Rangers Defeat BPA Police in Netball Season Opener

C.O. Williams Rangers triumphed over BPA Police Boys & Girls Club 32-26 in the opening match of the Barbados Netball Association League at UWI Cave Hill Campus.

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St Andrew Man Remanded on Attempted Murder Charges

St Andrew Man Remanded on Attempted Murder Charges

Zaire Keshon Goodman, a 25-year-old from St Andrew, has been remanded in prison after being charged with attempted murder related to a June 8 incident.

Barbados Government Plans Two Gun Courts to Address Case Backlog

Barbados Government Plans Two Gun Courts to Address Case Backlog

Minister Michael Lashley reassured attorneys about the establishment of two gun courts, emphasizing that staffing and operational solutions are already in place to expedite case processing.

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Barbados Introduces New Two-Year Assessment Model for Class 3 Students

Barbados Introduces New Two-Year Assessment Model for Class 3 Students

Students entering Class 3 this September will be the first to follow a new two-year assessment model, replacing the traditional one-day Common Entrance exam, as announced by education officials.

Senator Mallalieu Advocates for Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Gun Crimes

Senator Mallalieu Advocates for Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Gun Crimes

Independent Senator Andrew Mallalieu has proposed mandatory minimum sentences for gun-related offences, emphasizing the need for harsher penalties amid rising firearm crimes in Barbados.

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Opposition Accuses Government of Withholding Financial Information

Opposition Accuses Government of Withholding Financial Information

Senator Ryan Walters criticizes the Mottley administration for a culture of secrecy regarding public spending, highlighting concerns over undisclosed costs and lack of transparency in government projects.

Barbados Hosts Inaugural Health and Wellness Conference

Barbados Hosts Inaugural Health and Wellness Conference

The TVET Council Barbados launched a health and wellness conference aimed at upskilling health practitioners to address the challenges of an ageing population and chronic diseases.

Barbados Pharmacists Review New Medical Products Act

Barbados Pharmacists Review New Medical Products Act

Private pharmacists in Barbados are assessing the new Medical Products Act, expressing concerns over its impact on drug supply and regulatory measures following its recent passage in Parliament.

Caribbean Leaders Seek $5 Billion Investment for Energy and Agriculture Transformation

Caribbean Leaders Seek $5 Billion Investment for Energy and Agriculture Transformation

Caribbean leaders are advocating for a $5 billion investment by 2035 to enhance the region's energy and agriculture sectors, emphasizing the need for coordinated action to improve resilience.

Apple to Increase Product Prices Due to Rising Memory Chip Costs

Apple to Increase Product Prices Due to Rising Memory Chip Costs

Apple's CEO Tim Cook announced unavoidable price hikes for products due to surging memory chip costs, exacerbated by increased AI demand and supply chain disruptions.

Opposition Accuses Government of Withholding Financial Information

Opposition Accuses Government of Withholding Financial Information

Senator Ryan Walters criticized the government for a lack of transparency regarding public spending, highlighting concerns over undisclosed costs and a culture of secrecy in financial matters.

Son Remanded to Psychiatric Hospital After Assaulting Mother

Son Remanded to Psychiatric Hospital After Assaulting Mother

Keshon Andre Marshall, 22, was remanded to a Psychiatric Hospital after pleading guilty to assaulting his mother, Keisha Hoyte, causing actual bodily harm on June 11.