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‘Essential’ farmer fined Article by February 20, 2021 A Bridgetown magistrate has called on Barbadians to educate themselves about the COVID-19 protocols to avoid unnecessary breaches. He applauded the government’s news conferences and the media for disseminating information but said some Bajans were not retaining the information. He made his plea yesterday after a farmer, who considered himself an essential worker, appeared in court charged with breaking the 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. curfew. Before Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes could finish reading the charge which restricts persons from leaving the house unless they have a personal emergency or are essential workers, Damien Albert Brathwaite interrupted the court and said: “I am a member of the essential service.” ....
Article by Farmer Damien Brathwaite was fined $4 000 in six months or three months in jail for breaching the curfew. (Picture by Reco Moore) Social Share Small farmers have been chastised for not keeping up to date with the latest COVID-19 protocols. In addition, Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes has urged them to join a cooperative or the Barbados Agricultural Society (BAS), saying not only would farmers be able to access information on the ongoing national pause through these entities but they could also help them sell their produce and items. His comments came as small farmer Damien Albert Brathwaite, who appeared before the District “A” Magistrates’ Court yesterday, became the first person to be charged with breaking the curfew under the newest directive. ....