Wanted: Tonio Thelstone Garnes, also known as ‘Blacka’ or ‘Darkman’ Barbados Today12/06/202601.2K views The Barbados Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Tonio Thelstone Garnes, also known as Blacka or Darkman, who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal… Read more
Classroom to community in fight against crime Lourianne Graham10/06/2026076 views The Ministry of Education will introduce a mandatory community service learning programme to the national curriculum in less than three months when the new school year begins, Minister of Education… Read more
Wanted man turns himself in after police appeal Barbados Today10/06/20260225 views Dwayne Marlon Drakes has surrendered to police, a day after authorities issued a wanted bulletin seeking information on his whereabouts. The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) said Drakes, alias Oily, who… Read more
Prison reform ‘to target recidivism, rehabilitation’ Jenique Belgrave10/06/2026062 views A comprehensive overhaul of the prison system is being proposed, with a focus on rehabilitation, reducing reoffending and dismantling criminal networks within Dodds Prison as part of a broader national… Read more
Gun laws to be enforced swiftly under new courts – PM Lourianne Graham09/06/20260221 views A dedicated gun court will fast-track firearm cases within weeks and enforce a zero-tolerance approach, Prime Minister Mia Mottley has said, warning that new legislation will ensure swift and decisive… Read more
Wanted bulletin issued for man in serious crime probe Barbados Today09/06/20260403 views The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Dwayne Marlon Drakes, alias Oily, who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters. Drakes is… Read more
Woman stabbed in Bridgetown dispute, suspect in custody Barbados Today09/06/20260491 views A woman is in hospital receiving treatment after being stabbed multiple times during a dispute in Bridgetown on Monday, while police have taken a suspect into custody. The incident which… Read more
Victims to be prioritised in criminal justice reforms Ricardo Roberts08/06/2026097 views Government has launched a major initiative to reform the criminal justice system by placing victims at its centre. At the opening of a high-level, two-day symposium at Radisson Hotel on… Read more
Senator suggests financial crime laws to tackle gangs Shamar Blunt06/06/2026089 views Opposition senator Ryan Walters on Friday urged authorities to intensify the use of existing financial crime legislation to dismantle gangs, arguing that targeting the flow of illicit money is critical… Read more
Early intervention key to tackling gang crime, Lashley says Shamar Blunt06/06/2026020 views Social intervention from an early age must become a central pillar of Barbados’ crime prevention strategy if the country is to curb rising gang activity and youth offending, Minister of… Read more