PM condemns shooting of teen, calls for national unity against violence
In an emotional address to the country, Prime Minister Mia Mottley strongly condemned the tragic death of 13-year-old Shawnaton Chase who was shot while watching a netball game in Silver Hill, Christ...
View ArticleHundreds march against violence after teen killed
Scores of people took part in the walk. Hundreds of residents took to the streets on Saturday to walk against violence in the wake of the killing of Shawnaton Chase, 13, less than a week ago. It was a...
View ArticleBrother apologises for killing sibling
An apologetic Trae Rico Leacock told the No. 4 Supreme Court that the death of his brother continues to torment him as sentencing proceedings began on Thursday. “I am very sorry. At night, I can’t...
View ArticleCars, houses damaged in St Michael shooting incident
Three motorcars and two houses were damaged in a shooting incident in the area of Vine Street, St Michael, on Saturday. Police say they received a report that a series of gunshots were fired at about...
View ArticleSpeak out on illegal guns and illicit activities, Minister implores
Minister of Home Affairs and Information Wilfred Abrahams has made an impassioned appeal for the public to cooperate more with the police in the wake of a spate of violent crime. He condemned the...
View ArticleAG: Progress being made in clearing case backlog
The criminal justice system has made significant strides in clearing its backlog of serious cases, with over 580 indictable matters — including 67 murder cases — cleared in just an 18-month span,...
View ArticleWanted: Henderson McClaire Woodroffe
The Barbados Police Service is seeking the assistance of the public in locating Henderson McClaire Woodroffe, 61, who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters. Woodroffe,...
View ArticleIn custody: Kevin Stephan Peterson
Kevin Stephan Peterson, 37, alias ‘Sniper’, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin, issued on April 2nd, 2025, in connection with serious criminal matters, is now in custody. Police say he was...
View ArticleSt Michael man facing three drug-related charges
St Michael resident Anthony Carlyle Catwell has been charged with three drug-related offences. Catwell of Fairfield Road, Carrington Village, has been slapped with possession, trafficking and intent to...
View ArticleMan shot and robbed
One man was shot and robbed on Saturday night at Parish Land, Christ Church. The man was reportedly sitting outside under a streetlight at around 9:35 p.m. when he was approached by a masked man armed...
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