Fear, security costs rise as murder numbers increase Lourianne Graham09/04/20260202 views A management and behavioural specialist is echoing calls for stronger and more targeted policing in hotspot areas, as concerns increase about the economic and social impact of crime. University… Read more
FOD president wants proactive approach in tackling gun violence Shanna Moore08/04/20260164 views In the wake of two fatal shootings over the Easter weekend, Senator Karina Goodridge has urged Barbados to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to homicide and to urgently implement a proactive… Read more
Murder, arson accused seeks legal aid Jenique Belgrave07/04/20260525 views Moments before being remanded to Dodds Prison, a 54-year-old man charged with murder and arson asked the court to provide him with an attorney through legal aid. Ricardo Okella Stanford,… Read more
Man to appear in court over fatal Bank Hall fire Barbados Today06/04/202601.1K views A 54-year-old man from Bank Hall, St Michael, has been charged with arson and the murder of 51-year-old Shanell Smith. Her body was discovered after a house fire at Bank… Read more
Teen granted bail on robbery, wounding charges Barbados Today03/04/20260644 views A 16-year-old has been granted $5 000 bail after being charged with robbery and wounding with intent. Jaheim Remere Holder of Licorish Village, My Lords Hill, St Michael, appeared before… Read more
Man hurt in drive-by shooting Shamar Blunt01/04/20260625 views A man was wounded in a mid-morning shooting in St Martins, St Philip on Wednesday, in what police described as a drive-by attack near St Martins. Police have not… Read more
St Lucy folk still uneasy after fatal shooting Lourianne Graham01/04/20260189 views Fear continues to grip residents of St Lucy following a shooting on March 22 that left one man dead and several others injured during a community karaoke event. Residents… Read more
Wanted notice issued for Yakini Ayinde Taylor Barbados Today28/03/20260748 views The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is seeking the public’s help in locating Yakini Ayinde Taylor, 36, also known as ‘Kim’ or ‘Rastaman’, who is wanted for questioning in connection with… Read more
Shane Callender in police custody Barbados Today28/03/20260896 views Forty-three-year-old Shane Callender of Lammings Park, St Joseph, who was the subject of a “person of interest” bulletin issued on March 27, is now in police custody. He presented himself… Read more
Wanted man in police custody Barbados Today28/03/20260558 views Oneil Ricardo McDonald, 43, of Hythe Gardens, Maxwell, Christ Church, who was the subject of a “wanted man” bulletin issued on March 25 in connection with serious criminal matters, is… Read more