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 Belgrave10/06/2026070 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 Graham09/06/20260224 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 Today09/06/20260410 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 Today09/06/20260496 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
Senator Rogers: Nation under siege Lourianne Graham05/06/20260999 views Independent Senator Canon Dr John Rogers has described Barbados as a “society under siege”, warning that while a proposed anti-gang law was necessary, legislation alone would not solve the country’s… Read more
Police search for person of interest Barbados Today04/06/202601.2K views The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is seeking assistance in identifying and locating a person of interest wanted for questioning in connection with a serious criminal matter. Anyone with information regarding… Read more