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In police custody: Amari Kenyatta Welch

Amari Kenyatta Welch, of 1st Avenue, Haynesville, St. James, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin, issued on Monday, January 13, 2025, in connection with serious criminal matters, is in police custody. Welch presented himself to police with an attorney on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, and is currently assisting personnel with their investigations. The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) thank the public and media for their assistance in this matter.

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Patrick Foster works on display at Queen’s Park Gallery

The works of the legendary Artist Patrick Foster are now on display in the form of LifeLine. The National Cultural Foundation is spearheading the exhibition at the Queen’s Park Gallery. Curator of the Gallery Oneka Small says the exhibition is curated by Logan Thomas, Sarah Venable, and Corrie Scott. The collection showcases a wide range of subject matter including dreamscapes, heroic nudes, social commentary, and imaginative worlds fused with magical realism. Venable says many of Foster’s creations invoke a myriad of emotions. The Man of the Moment, Foster, says the mystery of love is what the exhibition is about.

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Barbados set to become the hub for cybersecurity training

Barbados is set to become the hub for cybersecurity training throughout the region. This is according to President of Digital Technologies and Services Neil Hinds, who says they are working towards accomplishing this within the coming months. He tells CBC News following the conclusion of the Caribbean Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity Summit 2025, the technical team was impressed by the sessions with both the private and public sectors, propelling the decision which will benefit both law enforcement and private entities. And Mr. Hinds says the training which will be conducted over a two-week period, will be internationally accredited.