After smoking a “blackie”, Romario Shane Rashan Lewis developed an insatiable appetite for cocaine.That appetite led him to commit several robberies in search of money to support his habit.A tearful Lewis broke down in the Oistins Magistrates’ Court this morning as he begged Magistrate Deidre McKenna for assistance in helping him beat his drug addiction.After he pleaded guilty to two robberies, McKenna sentenced him to 18 months in prison and ordered him to undergo drug rehabilitation during his time at Dodds.The 32-year-old of #89 Hillside, Gall Hill, Christ Church, was charged with seven offences but only admitted to two.Lewis pleaded guilty to robbing Deborah Alleyne on August 29, 2022 of a handbag, a purse and $20 in cash. The items had a total value of $220.He also admitted that on August 14, 2022, he stole a haversack, two cell phones, two pants, a cap, a gold-coloured chain, a gold-coloured ring, ear buds, a purse, $245 in cash, a duffle bag, a pair of slippers, boots, two
Attorney-at-law Lalu Hanuman and his client are at their wits’ end over a land dispute that has been before the court for almost 18 years and is yet to be resolved.In an interview with Barbados TODAY, Hanuman described the situation as a “travesty of justice”.The attorney is representing Shirley Nicholls in a dispute over a section of land at Chapel Gap No. 1 Paynes Bay, St James, which has been in the High Court since 2004. Nicholls’ husband was a former tenant of Merna Howard, the appellant in the civil matter. After her husband’s death, Nicholls continued to live on the property and claimed prescriptive rights, having been there for almost 40 years.Hanuman explained that the case had been before the Court of Appeal, comprising then Chief Justice Sir Marston Gibson, then Justice Sandra Mason and Justice Andrew Burgess since April 2014. To date, there has been no judgment forthcoming.
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April 7,2021
Debra Mary Heard passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, in Merritt on April 7, 2021 at the age of 64. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband Jim of 48 years; Son Stephen (Kim); two daughters Niki (Sheldon) and Stacey (Mike); Nana to Dillon, Kayla, Mia and Taylor; Mother Shirley Nicholls; Siblings Barbie (Marcel), Darlene (Alf), Brenda (Morris) and Daryl; Bella and Lily her beloved puppies (kids) and many more beloved relatives and friends.
Predeceased by her Father Stephen Nicholls. Debbie loved Jesus and looked to Him for her strength and peace through this journey. She knew she had a home in heaven. Debbie enjoyed spending time with her church bible study group and cherished the friendships she made through the church.