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Three to appear in court on robbery, firearm charges
Three men are scheduled to appear in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court on Saturday to answer a series of joint and individual charges, including robbery, use of a firearm, serious bodily harm, and...
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Five juveniles remanded, another on bail
Five of six juveniles accused of committing 24 offences — ranging from the use of a firearm to the theft of a motor vehicle—across four policing districts have been remanded to the Barbados Prison...
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Lashley wants new sentencing guidelines
Minister of Legal Affairs and Criminal Justice Michael Lashley wants tougher sentencing guidelines for firearm and sexual offences, even as he maintained that judges must retain discretion when...
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Chief Justice shops reforms to boost criminal law practice
More funding for legal aid and a possible Public Defender’s Office are among reforms Chief Justice Leslie Haynes has proposed to tackle a shrinking pool of attorneys practising criminal law in...
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Alleyne to answer cannabis charges
Ishan Saquan Alleyne is due before the District ‘A’ Criminal Court on Monday in connection with the discovery of 47.5 kilogrammes of cannabis valued at $237 500. The 47‑year‑old of Town House #8,...
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St Michael resident pleads not guilty to eight charges
A St Michael’s man has been granted $3 000 bail after being accused of eight offences stemming from an August 28 incident. Twenty-five-year‑old Shaquan Shaquille Wickham of 5F Maddison Terrace, Deacons...
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Drones considered in fight against crop theft
Barbados is turning to digital tools such as drones and data mapping as the Ministry of Agriculture and police step up efforts to fight crop theft, while new technology is also being explored to tackle...
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SJPI students urged to make most of opportunity
New students at the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology have been warned that criminal and anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated on campus, as they begin technical and vocational...
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64‑year‑old facing misconduct, conflict of interest charges
A 64‑year‑old woman was granted bail after appearing in court on Saturday in connection with allegations of failing to disclose a conflict of interest and misconduct in a public office. Sonea Anita...
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Escaped prisoner back in police custody
Tyrese Leroy Farrell, who was the subject of an “Escaped Prisoner” bulletin, issued on Saturday, is back in police custody. Lawmen say he came into police custody on Sunday and is assisting personnel...
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Man wanted since 2021 now in police custody
After more than five years on the run, Nicholas Andre McIntosh has turned himself in to police. McIntosh was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin issued on April 16, 2021, in connection with serious...
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Search on for escaped prisoner
The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is seeking the assistance of the public in locating escaped prisoner Tyrese Leroy Farrell, alias “Twin,” of Ealing Park, South, Christ Church. The 24-year-old escaped...
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Decomposed body found in St John
Police are investigating the discovery of a decomposed body in a bushy area at Upper Belle, Canefield, Hothersal, St John, on Wednesday morning. According to The Barbados Police Service, the body was...
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Man killed in police-involved shooting identified
Edgrick Livingston Yearwood, 36, of Maxwell, Christ Church, has been identified as the man who died following a police-involved shooting on Friday evening along Fairchild Street at its junction with...
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Uncle of slain man urges PM’s action on gun violence
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 Mottley to...
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Lashley says police reform plan moving ahead
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...
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New top cop outlines vision for modern, accountable police service
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...
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Daytime crop thefts rise as farmers report growing fear
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. The...
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Farm theft ‘organised crime’ as minister goes on patrol
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 scale...
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Relatives: Slain Black Rock businessman may have been targeted for jewellery
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 father and suggesting...
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