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The Barbados Police Service is asking for the public’s help in locating 20-year-old Joshua Ryan Sandiford alias ‘Ears’, who is wanted for questioning in connection with a serious criminal matter. Sandiford, whose last known addresses are Crab Land, St. Stephen’s Hill, St. Michael and #66 Jackson Terrace, Stage 2, St. Michael. is approximately five feet nine inches (5′ 9′) tall, and slim built with a light brown complexion. Joshua Ryan Sandiford is advised he can present himself to the Criminal Investigations Department at the Black Rock Police Station, Black Rock, St. Michael accompanied by an attorney of his choice. Anyone who may know the whereabouts of Joshua Ryan Sandiford is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at the Black Rock Police Station at telephone number 417-7500, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 or the nearest police station. Members of the public are also reminded it is a serious offence to harbour or assist wanted individuals, and anyone caught committing this offence can be prosecuted.

FORT- DE- France, Martinique, CMC – A group of special anti-riot police has arrived from France to deal with protests in the French-speaking Caribbean country where violent protests erupted last week over the high cost of living, with gunfire injuring at least six police officers and one civilian. France sent the special anti-riot police to Martinique where protesters have gathered despite the government barring demonstrations in parts of the island. The elite riot police, known as the Companies for Republican Security, were banned in the French territory following bloody riots in December 1959. They had been accused of using disproportionate force against protesters, ending in the deaths of a number of young demonstrators. The force is rarely deployed in French territories in the Caribbean but was called on during riots and strikes in Guadeloupe in 2009.

A tropical wave is producing intermittent thunderstorm activity over and around the island. Although severe thunderstorm activity has diminished throughout the morning, the instability associated with the tropical wave will continue fluctuating throughout the day. Therefore, the Barbados Meteorological Services has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch. Take note of the following possible impacts:•Lighting activity at or near your location could result in power outages if lighting strikes power utility infrastructure •Persons are reminded that lightning strikes can be life-threatening. The public should follow recommendations from the Department of Emergency Management and monitor the BMS, DEM and GIS websites and their respective social media pages along with the local media networks for further updates. This watch was issued at 9 a.m. and will be updated/terminated at 6 p.m. today, Tuesday, September 24, 2024, or sooner if conditions warrant.