Crime
May 10, 2024
Supreme Court's Special Arraignment Day Reveals Long-standing Cases and Calls for System Reform
No. 3 Supreme Court arraignment day reveals cases dating back 18 years, some involving accused who already served time or paid fines. Justice Greaves emphasizes need for system cleanup.
May 10, 2024
DLP General Secretary Steve Blackett Suspended and Investigation Launched | Barbados Politics Update
Democratic Labour Party's general secretary, Steve Blackett, suspended pending investigation by party's disciplinary committee. Assistant general secretary Pedro Shepherd to temporarily replace Blackett. Rift within party leadership deepens.
May 10, 2024
Jamar Kevin-Lee Blackman Denies Allegations of Sexual Interaction with Minor in Court Statement
Jamar Kevin-Lee Blackman denies allegations of raping a minor, stating he never had any sexual interaction with her. The accused recounts events leading to the accusation in court.
May 10, 2024
DLP General Secretary Steve Blackett Suspended Following Disciplinary Committee Referral
Democratic Labour Party's General Secretary Steve Blackett suspended following a unanimous decision by the General Council. Pedro Shepherd to serve in interim role amid complaints and pending investigation.
May 10, 2024
DLP General Council Unanimously Suspends General Secretary Steve Blackett Pending Investigation
The General Council of the Democratic Labour Party suspends general secretary Steve Blackett pending investigation. Pedro Shepherd appointed as assistant general secretary. Internal party dynamics and leadership changes discussed.
May 9, 2024
25-Year-Old Sales Representative Faces Multiple Charges After Netball Stadium Disturbance
Sales representative Kia Nikisha Branch, 25, faces charges for assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, causing a disturbance at Netball Stadium, and damaging state property. Bail set at $5,000. Court date set for November 19.
May 9, 2024
Former Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales to Stand Trial over Alleged Incident Following Women’s World Cup Victory
Former Spanish football federation president Luis Rubiales to stand trial for allegedly kissing player without consent after women's World Cup win. Charges include sexual assault and coercion. Other officials also implicated.
May 9, 2024
Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions Asserts Gregory Adams’s Death Was ‘Orchestrated’, Not Self-Defense in Domestic Violence Case
Deputy DPP asserts Gregory Adams' killing was orchestrated, not self-defense against domestic violence. Lack of evidence and discrepancies in injuries and blood patterns raise doubts in trial.
May 9, 2024
Joseph Kenneth Jordan Convicted of Possessing Ammunition Without Permit at Sunset Crest Residence
Joseph Kenneth Jordan found guilty of possessing 50 rounds of .32 Smith & Wesson bullets without a valid permit. Verdict pending after jury's 7-2 majority decision in Supreme Court No. 4A.
May 9, 2024
Man Apprehended for Attempting to Enter Drake's Toronto Home Day After Security Guard Shooting
Man apprehended for attempting to enter Drake's Toronto home a day after security guard shooting. No link to previous incident. Person taken under Ontario's Mental Health Act for medical assistance.
May 8, 2024
Eye Witness Testimony: Clarke Recounts Seeing Murder Suspect Renaldo Carter at Scene on New Year’s Day 2015
Neighbor Hilary Clarke witnessed murder accused Renaldo Carter walking away from an incident on New Year's Day 2015, later discovering the victim, Jason Carter, lying on the ground. The trial continues in court.
May 8, 2024
FTX Plans to Repay Customers in Full as Assets Exceed Debts
Collapsed FTX cryptocurrency exchange plans to repay customers with $16.3bn from asset sales, covering $11bn debts. Co-founder sentenced to 25 years for fraud. Reorganization proposal awaits US court approval.