Retail business are being urged to comply with the law with respect to the display of prices. The appeal from the Barbados Consumer Empowerment Network (BCEN) comes in light of complaints from members of the public about missing or poorly displayed price tags. Executive Director Maureen Holder says there can be legal implications for businesses which flout the law.
By Trevor Sochocki DALLAS, Texas (KTVT) — The former Dallas police officer convicted of murdering Botham Jean in his apartment six years ago is eligible for parole on Monday. Amber Guyger, who shot and killed Jean in September 2018, attracted national attention and sparked protests around the city. “She’s caused my family tremendous, tremendous hurt, tremendous pain,” said Allison Jean, Botham’s mother. “She ought to remain where she is.” Guyger will be up for parole on what would have been Botham’s 33rd birthday. “She needs to serve her entire 10-year term, which is well below a sentence that one receives for murder,” Jean said. “Murder of an innocent man in the comfort of his home, doing nothing wrong.” Guyger, a Dallas police officer at the time, told authorities she confused Botham’s apartment for her own. Her body-worn camera was not recording during the shooting because she was off duty. Former parole officer and University of Texas Arlington professor Zerita Hall said letters from Botham’s family would be considered during a parole hearing. “This man was murdered,” Hall said. “He was killed in his own home. So I would imagine letters of support for her staying in prison would probably be pouring in.” Guyger was convicted of murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison in 2019. She appealed the conviction but lost her appeal two years ago. “She will go before the parole board,” Hall explained. “There’s a panel of people, they’ll ask her questions about how she has changed and what she thinks about all these things.” Hall said Guyger may not appear in person — the board may just review her paperwork. “Public concern can definitely be a factor,” Hall said. “Support letters for the victim, support letters for the person that’s incarcerated.” CBS News Texas has reached out to Guyger’s attorneys multiple times for comment but has not heard back. The-CNN-Wire & © 2024 Cable News Network, Inc., a Warner Bros. Discovery Company. All rights reserved.
Barbados has signalled its commitment to complying with international tax standards, by signing a new agreement. At a ceremony in Paris, France, Minister in the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs, Ryan Straughn, signed the document on behalf of Barbados along with eight other jurisdictions. The “Multilateral Convention to Facilitate the Implementation of the Pillar Two Subject to Tax Rule” seeks to ensure fairer and better international tax arrangements, particularly for developing countries. Minister Straughn highlighted a number of recent legislative changes to Barbados’ tax regime. He says the reforms are an important part of the island’s efforts to drive investment and build climate and economic resilience.
