Witnesses recount shock as violent incident disrupts BCC classes Sheria Brathwaite06/02/202501K views A student at Barbados Community College (BCC) is fighting for his life after being repeatedly stabbed on campus, prompting a lockdown and sparking concerns over security measures. The incident, of… Read more
Eighth murder victim slain in Vauxhall amid gun violence outcry Sandy Deane06/02/20250637 views Residents of Vauxhall, Christ Church, are reeling after 43-year-old Rommell Cadell became the island’s eighth homicide victim this year in a fatal shooting early Wednesday morning. Two other men were… Read more
Tourism minister defends Barbados’ safety amid crime concerns Sheria Brathwaite05/02/20250779 views Barbados is still considered a safe tourist destination despite the recent spate of gun crime, Minister of Tourism Ian Gooding-Edghill has insisted, appearing to push back on concerns expressed by… Read more
Police probe fatal shooting in St Thomas Barbados Today30/01/202501.3K views Police are investigating the shooting death of 28-year-old Adio Omari Pile-Agard, which occurred around 9 p.m. on Wednesday. The man, from Ulster Road, Lower Grazettes, St Michael, lost his life… Read more
PSV operators want roll out of cashless system amid robbery attempt Sheria Brathwaite25/01/20250911 views A foiled armed robbery attempt on a minibus has triggered intensified calls for swifter implementation of cashless fares on public transport. The incident, which occurred on Thursday evening, has also… Read more
Sargeant’s Village man fatally shot in St Barnabas, Heights Barbados Today24/01/202501.1K views Police are investigating the shooting death of 27-year-old Anthony Malike Raheem Callender of Sargeant’s Village, Christ Church, on Thursday. According to a release, police responded to a report around 11:15… Read more
Marshall: ‘Increased police presence’ in The Pine Barbados Today19/01/20250760 views Attorney General Dale Marshall says there will be an increase in the number of police officers in The Pine community in response to a recent upsurge in violence. In a… Read more
Senator: Clamp, tow disabled parking abusers Shamar Blunt16/01/202501.1K views Government Senator Lisa Cummins has proposed amending the Road Traffic Act to include clamping and towing measures for able-bodied individuals who unlawfully park in spaces designated for persons with disabilities.… Read more
Animal rights group bemoan delay in Sparky case Sheria Brathwaite15/01/202501.1K views Animal rights group Be Their Voice Inc., will have to wait a bit longer in their efforts to gain the justice they believe Sparky, a dog who was drowned by… Read more
Gun violence on Sunday sparks BWU concern Barbados Today14/01/202501K views The Barbados Workers’ Union (BWU) has delivered a stark warning of an alarming trend of gun-related incidents occurring on consecutive Sundays, directly affecting workers and shaking the nation’s sense of… Read more