High Court judge Madam Justice Pamela Beckles warned on Thursday that people who have sex with minors will face harsh punishment once convicted. “Sexual assaults upon young children must be …
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The soon-to-be established Criminal Justice Reform Committee is expected to make Barbados’ overburdened judicial system more efficient, says Attorney General Dale Marshall. Speaking to the media on Monday at the …
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By Jenique Belgrave With victims of crime having to wait years for justice to be served, Judge Jacob Wit of the Caribbean Court of Justice is calling for a “robust” …
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Former Barbados and West Indies all-rounder Vasbert Drakes has had his claim for breach of contract for services – which he contended was unlawfully terminated by Cricket West Indies – …
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Local group seeks further security for women as CCJ rules in protection order case
By Emmanuel Joseph A local advocacy group has asked the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) to rule on some recommendations that would expand protection for current and past victims of …
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Former LIAT workers relieved as PM Mottley announces severance payments
Several terminated Barbadian employees of the Antigua-headquartered LIAT (1974) Limited broke down in tears on Thursday evening after Prime Minister Mia Mottley announced in Parliament that the Government will pay …
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BUT wants focus on dealing with deviance over calling for end to corporal punishment
The same support given to calls for the abolition of corporal punishment in schools should be given to encouraging students to be on their best behaviour in the island’s institutions …
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THE ABOLITION OF CORPORAL PUNISHMENT IS A MATTER FOR CONSULTATION – ABRAHAMS By Anesta Henry Before any decision is made regarding abolishing corporal punishment, the Government must first consult with …