Uncle of slain man urges PM’s action on gun violence Lauryn Escamilla13/07/20260338 views The fatal shooting of 21-year-old Cammeron Ifill early Monday has triggered a direct and emotional call for decisive action on gun violence, as his uncle appealed to Prime Minister Mia… Read more
Lashley says police reform plan moving ahead Ricardo Roberts11/07/20260617 views A major restructuring of The Barbados Police Service is underway to boost frontline numbers, digitalise operations, and rebuild community trust, Minister of Legal Affairs and Criminal Justice Michael Lashley has… Read more
New top cop outlines vision for modern, accountable police service Ricardo Roberts11/07/202602.3K views Newly appointed Commissioner of Police Sonia Boyce has signalled a “renewal of purpose” for The Barbados Police Service (TBPS), warning that misconduct will not be tolerated while promising sweeping digital… Read more
Daytime crop thefts rise as farmers report growing fear Shanna Moore11/07/202601.2K views Farmers are facing a troubling shift in farm theft, with crooks now striking in broad daylight, intensifying fears among workers and forcing authorities to reconsider how they combat the crime.… Read more
Farm theft ‘organised crime’ as minister goes on patrol Shanna Moore10/07/20260714 views Minister of Agriculture Dr Shantal Munro-Knight has put consumers, vendors and thieves on notice with a series of new measures to combat crop and livestock theft, after witnessing firsthand the… Read more
Relatives: Slain Black Rock businessman may have been targeted for jewellery Lourianne Graham06/07/202601.5K views The fatal shooting of a 40-year-old Black Rock man outside his home before dawn on Monday has left relatives in shock, with family members describing him as a loving, hardworking… Read more
Three remanded in $1.76M cannabis case Barbados Today04/07/202602K views Three people charged in connection with the seizure of 110.2 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis, valued at an estimated $1 763 200 have been remanded to the Barbados Prison Service (Dodds).… Read more
TBPS announces senior command appointments Barbados Today04/07/202606.8K views The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) has announced the appointment of Barry Hunte and Adrian Broomes to the post of Deputy Commissioner of Police, effective July 3. It also announced the… Read more
Caribbean urged to deepen judicial cooperation with EU partners Shamar Blunt24/06/20260189 views Caribbean nations must boost judicial cooperation with European counterparts if they are to dismantle sophisticated transnational criminal networks, a senior United Nations official in the region said on Wednesday. Deputy… Read more
EU envoy: Caribbean key cocaine corridor into Europe Shamar Blunt24/06/20260255 views The Caribbean has emerged as a primary corridor for cocaine and other illicit goods entering Europe, prompting renewed calls for stronger judicial cooperation to dismantle criminal networks exploiting the region’s… Read more