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Government, policy, and elections shaping the island.
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The start of the judicial review into the death of Warren Mottley, originally scheduled for Wednesday, has been postponed for the second time. The hearing will now take place on November 14.
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The Barbados Bar Association calls for a commission of inquiry into a scandal involving the discovery of a cell phone taped under a table in a police station interviewing room.
The Democratic Labour Party (DLP) criticizes the Government's handling of $100 book vouchers for primary school students, citing confusion and lack of efficiency. The DLP offers suggestions to improve the initiative.
The Child Protection and Child Justice Bills were discussed at the Joint Select Committee, with concerns raised by groups including Family-Faith-Freedom Barbados about the language and interpretations of the legislation. (30 words)
This article discusses the challenges and failures of the Farmers Empowerment and Enfranchisement Drive (FEED) program in Barbados, highlighting issues such as limited access to water and inappropriate land allocation. A re-evaluation of the program is needed for its meaningful contribution to agricultural development.
