Archive for April 9th, 2025
Man admits possessing indecent images of kids
(CNS): Lukus Mathieu Rivero, who was expecting to return to his home country when he was released from jail recently after serving time for drug possession, found himself back in prison facing charges relating to the possession of indecent images of children on his phone. The pictures were discovered by the police who were in […]
Murder case delayed for reports, woman remanded
(CNS): Kendra Martina Bodden (33), from Bodden Town, who is accused of killing Lincoln Silburn (63) last month, made a very brief court appearance via video link from the prison on Friday but did not answer the charges. Oliver Grimwood, from Samson Law, who is representing her, asked for a six-week delay to secure legal […]
PPM commits to $9 minimum wage in manifesto
(CNS): The PPM will introduce a $9 minimum wage, linked to inflation for future rises, if the party forms the government on 1 May, according to the party’s manifesto. The commitment is 25 cents higher than what was recommended by the Minimum Wage Advisory Committee over a year ago. However, the MWAC’s recommendation was rejected […]
New CIG faces UK takeover of public purse
(CNS): The revised prediction for public finances over the next two years, which shows a massive turnaround from a healthy forecast surplus to a deficit, not only leaves the next administration with problems funding existing spending obligations and its political agenda but the potential intervention of the UK.
