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Tightening rules

Attorney General Dale Marshall has addressed concerns about the quality of service provided by some lawyers. He says the Legal Profession Act is being amended to tighten the rules and make these professionals more accountable to their clients. According to Mr Marshall, the Bar Association is expected to complete its review of the amendments before yearend. He made it clear that the Government nor the Barbados Bar Association condones misconduct on the part of lawyers.

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Man charged for handling a stolen car

The Barbados Police Service Criminal Investigations Department (Hastings/Worthing) has arrested and formally charged a 30-year-old man for “Handling of a Stolen Motor Car”. He is Gary Ian Williams of Stuart Lodge, Tweedside Road, St. Michael. Williams is charged with the offence which was committed between June 27 and September 23, 2024. Williams appeared before Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes, of the District ‘A’ Criminal Court #1 today, Thursday, October 17, 2024. He was granted bail in the sum of $10,000.00 with one surety, under the condition that he report to the District ‘A’ Police Station. Williams is to reappear in the same court on Monday, February 17, 2025.

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Upgrade a boost for Barbados

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley has welcomed the news that Barbados has received an upgrade from the American credit rating agency, Fitch Incorporated. Fitch revealed this week that it had moved the island’s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating from ‘B to ‘B Plus ‘. Ms Mottley says the upgrade improves the ability to do more. The Prime Minister’s comments came during last evening’s “Christ Church Speaks,” which was held at the Foundation School.