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Government, policy, and elections shaping the island.
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Guyana President Irfaan Ali calls for posthumous charges against those involved in the transatlantic slave trade and demands reparations from the UK to rectify historical injustices.
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Barbados experienced an islandwide power outage that led to disruptions in various sectors, including retail stores, schools, and food establishments. Power was restored by 8 p.m. and the situation is under review.
Jamal Amal Skeete is scheduled to be sentenced on November 2 for three acts of sacrilege committed in 2018. The charges include theft from two places of worship.
Well-known thief Dale Andrew White, 48, pleaded guilty to stealing liquor bottles worth $630. He has 69 prior convictions, primarily for petty crimes, and will serve a total of nine months in prison for his latest theft.
Three men residing at 60 Denton Road, Grazettes Housing Area, faced eight charges, including assaulting police officers, in a Bridgetown court. Prosecutors argued for bail objections, highlighting the seriousness of the offenses.
