29 August 2008
Samuel pleads guilty to cannabis possession

Samuel pleads guilty to cannabis possession


Jennifer Samuel has exactly one month to pay a $500 fine if she is to avoid going to prison for three months. Samuel, 30, of Villa pleaded guilty on M...
Audain placed on a year bond for shoplifting

Audain placed on a year bond for shoplifting


Some people go the extra mile to provide for their families. Some even take the illegal route. Jennifer Audain opted for the latter.{{more}} Chief Mag...
Gun-toting teen sentenced to two years three months in prison

Gun-toting teen sentenced to two years three months in prison


Yet another youngster has been sent to prison for gun and ammunition possession. Gun toting Kimmarley Douglas, on Monday at the Serious Offences Cou...
Woodroffe wants help for attacker

Woodroffe wants help for attacker


After being clubbed over the head with an electric tire pump by a 19-year-old man, Vice President of the Chamber Of Industry Commerce Andrew Woodroffe...
22 August 2008
Duo on bail for gun

Duo on bail for gun


Two men who were jointly charged with gun possession were each granted bail on Monday at the Serious Offences Court.{{more}} Andre Adams, 42, mechanic...
19 year-old gets two years gun, ammo

19 year-old gets two years gun, ammo


Pistol packing Devon Ashton (at right) was sentenced to two and a half years at Her Majesty’s Prison on Wednesday.{{more}}Ashton, 19, of Campden ...
Woman fined $14,000 for marijuana

Woman fined $14,000 for marijuana


A 22-year-old mother of three was on Wednesday slapped with a fine of $14,000 after pleading guilty to possession of over 34 pounds (15,0000 grams) of...
Woman clarifies story on alleged brutality

Woman clarifies story on alleged brutality


A young woman who has alleged brutality at the hands of the police is clarifying statements about the incident published in the SEARCHLIGHT in June th...
Vincy charged with fraud in B’dos tells his side of the story

Vincy charged with fraud in B’dos tells his side of the story


Set up?He pleaded guilty to a charge of fraud in Barbados two Fridays ago. Now, after being reprimanded and discharged, Ma...
15 August 2008
Magistrate Young upset with adjournment of drug matters

Magistrate Young upset with adjournment of drug matters


The repeated requests for adjournments by the prosecution in drug related matters is annoying Chief Magistrate Sonya Young. {{more}}On Wednesday, Youn...