July 2, 2025 – Barbados Crime Blog

July 2, 2025 by Amit Uttamchandani 0 comments

QEH Staff Attacked by Patient in Early Morning Incident

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) has launched an investigation after a female patient attacked staff with a concealed sharp object early Wednesday morning. While no life-threatening injuries occurred, several staff members were left visibly shaken. Medical and psychological support was provided, and the hospital is reviewing the incident in collaboration with police. CEO Neil Clark…

Gunman Targets 83-Year-Old Woman in Her St. Michael Home

An 83-year-old woman in St. Michael was the latest victim in a disturbing series of attacks targeting elderly Barbadians. On Saturday night (June 28th), a gunman attempted to enter her home, pointing a firearm and demanding she turn off the lights and television. Fortunately, the woman escaped unharmed after calling police, but the gunman fled…

Barbados Safety Poll – June 2025: Perceptions by Demographic (Part 2)

In Part 1 of this blog series, I gave some background on the Barbados Safety Poll — how it came about, how it was run, and who responded. Now in Part 2, I dive into the actual responses and see how different groups of people answered the question: “How safe do you feel living in…