Homicide #25: Ivy demands action after overnight slaying Sheria Brathwaite17/06/2025047 views Barbados passed another grave milestone with the 25th homicide of the year after a man was shot dead in the Ivy, St Michael just after midnight on Monday, sparking renewed… Read more
Police investigate fatal shooting in the Ivy Barbados Today16/06/202501.1K views The island’s latest homicide victim has been identified as 39-year-old Anderson Calderon of North Close, Wildey, St Michael. Calderon lost his life in the wee hours of Monday morning during… Read more
Unions demand systemic change after repeated assaults at Frederick Smith Secondary Sheria Brathwaite13/06/20250158 views A teacher at Frederick Smith Secondary School in Trents, St James, was hospitalised on Thursday after being struck in the head with a rock by a student—the second violent assault… Read more
Cops deserve protection, humanity, says Cummins Emmanuel Joseph12/06/2025084 views Barbadians must recognise the humanity of police officers and support measures to protect them on the job, the Leader Government Business in the Senate urged as the Upper House moved… Read more
Surge in anonymous tips – Crime Stoppers Emmanuel Joseph12/06/20250205 views Crime Stoppers Barbados said it has received a record number of reports as it steps up efforts to prevent crime among young people, more than double the number of tips… Read more
Cameras set up for illegal dumpers Shanna Moore12/06/20250105 views Environment Minister Adrian Forde has warned that surveillance cameras are now quietly monitoring illegal dumping hotspots across Barbados, with offenders to be prosecuted in the courts. Speaking during a World… Read more
Vigilante justice warning amid crime surge Emmanuel Joseph12/06/20250239 views Barbados risks a rise in vigilante justice unless the government urgently reassures citizens and takes a tougher stance on crime, an independent senator has warned, citing a climate of fear… Read more
Two to appear in court on separate charges Fernella Wedderburn09/06/20250664 views Two men are scheduled to face a Bridgetown magistrate on Tuesday, charged in connection with separate incidents. Canadian national Nicolas Loranza Ezson Denny, 33, currently staying at a hotel along… Read more
Accused to face court on $300k robbery, gun and ammo charges Fernella Wedderburn09/06/20250720 views A 30-year-old man is expected to appear in a Bridgetown court on Tuesday in connection with the robbery of more than $300 000 from several businesses, along with a firearm… Read more
Foundation steps up fight against gun violence Barbados Today08/06/20250417 views Amid a worrying rise in violent crime, the Tyrese Caesar Foundation Against Gun Violence is intensifying its efforts to promote peace across Barbados. On Saturday, the organisation hosted its third… Read more