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Juan Juist Gerlado Clement has been sentenced to nearly seven years for possessing multiple high-powered firearms and cannabis, following an unprecedented court ruling on firearm offences.
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China's President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea next week, marking his first trip since 2019, amid ongoing tensions and sanctions related to North Korea's nuclear program.
International scientists warn that additional Saharan dust could reach Barbados soon, despite the recent plume having cleared the island, potentially affecting air quality and health.
Bermuda is in mourning following the death of Sir John Swan, the island's longest-serving Premier, whose legacy includes significant contributions to politics and real estate development.
Barbados Light & Power Company will increase its generation capacity by six megawatts, raising monthly costs to $900,000 to meet growing electricity demand from tourism and commercial developments.
A High Court judge has imposed a $15,000 fine on a PSV operator for reckless driving that caused the death of a 17-year-old boy, highlighting the need for safer practices.
