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Parents to file lawsuit against exam body

Published 19 January, 2021

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Distressed students and parents are taking the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) to court.

Frustrated by the initial grading of last year’s CSEC and CAPE examinations and with the subsequent review process offered by the regional examinations body, the Group of Concerned Parents of Barbados has retained the services of one of the island’s top legal firms to file a class action suit against CXC.

News, Regional News

Prison chief to probe reports of suicide attempt

Published 13 January 2021

Basseterre

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Article by
Emmanuel Joseph

Prison authorities will be launching an investigation into the behaviour of a prison officer who is currently in quarantine at a south coast hotel awaiting his COVID-19 test results.

Health, News, Regional News

Quarter of prison inmates have COVID-19 – Ministry of Health

Published 13 January 2021

Basseterre

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Article by
Randy Bennett

One in four inmates of Her Majesty’s Prison Dodds has tested positive for COVID-19, Minister of Health Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic revealed Tuesday.

Crime/Justice, News, Regional News

BREAKING: Shipment of 19 Illegal Guns Seized by Police At Wharf In Montego Bay

Published 12 January 2021

Basseterre

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**Editor’s Note: The image used in this story is a stock photo.**

Nationwide News understands that a high-level investigation is underway following the seizure of a shipment of 19 illegal guns in Montego Bay, St. James last night.

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Bishop urges PM to rein in Cuthbert-Flynn for abortion support

Published 12 January 2021

Basseterre

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**Bishop Alvin Bailey and Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn.**

A senior clergyman is calling on Prime Minister Andrew Holness to “rein in” Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn for her public support of abortion.