Author: Amit Uttamchandani

One of the benefits of having a database that now spans a full decade of homicides—and currently includes 380 cases—is that I can start to ask questions that only long-term data might help to answer. Some of these questions are simple, some are more detailed, and some are probably only interesting to me. One of…

Read More Average Age of Homicide Victims in Barbados (2015–2025)

The police at Oistins Station, are conducting investigations into a shooting which occurred along Kendal Hill, Christ Church, on Monday 8th December 2025, about 7:35pm. CIRCUMSTANCES: Initial investigations have shown that a male was in the area, when a group of persons approached and discharged a number of gunshots injuring him. He was transported to…

Read More Shooting along Kendall Hill, Christ Church

I’ve been collecting, compiling and posting information on homicides in Barbados for a few years now. In addition to my monthly homicide analysis posts, I also maintain an online database covering the period 2015 to 2025, which now includes 380 homicides. The Database tracks several fields — age, parish, day of the week, and the…

Read More Barbados Homicides by Month (2015–2025)

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Criminal Investigations Department (Central), has arrested and formally charged Chad Widmark Cox, 32 years of Drax Hall Hope, St. George, for the following offence: ● Wounding – Orvid Wilkinson November 27th 2025 Cox is scheduled to appear in the District ‘A’ Criminal Court, on Tuesday 2nd December 2025. Source: The…

Read More Arrested and Charged: Chad Widmark Cox

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Financial Crime Investigations Unit (FCIU), has arrested and formally charged Raquan Ricardo Clarke 19 years of #38 6th Avenue North Wildey St. Michael, for the following offences: CENTRAL ● Criminal Deception – Peter Carter eight ( counts between May 11th 2025 and September 18th 2025 ● Criminal Deception – Joseph…

Read More Arrested and Charged: Raquan Ricardo Clarke

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) Criminal Investigations Department (South), has arrested and formally charged Demario David Michael Williams, 16 years of Eastlyne, St. George, for the following offences committed on November 27th 2025: ● Use of Firearm ● Endangering Life – Akiel Jackson ● Endangering Life – Sachin Etwaroo ● Endangering Life – Chad Bynoe…

Read More Arrested and Charged: Demario David Michael Williams

The Police at Oistins Station, are conducting investigations into a shooting, which occurred along Maxwell, Christ Church, on Monday 1st December 2025, about 11:40pm. CIRCUMSTANCES: Initial investigations have shown that a male had arrived at his residence, when he was confronted by an assailant with a firearm. A number of gunshots were discharged injuring him.…

Read More Shooting along Maxwell, Christ Church

The Police at Oistins Station, are conducting investigations into a shooting, which occurred along Gall Hill, Christ Church, on Monday 1st December 2025, about 7:03pm. CIRCUMSTANCES: Initial investigations have shown that a male was driving a motor car along the roadway, when a number of gunshots were discharged injuring him. The victim was transported to…

Read More Shooting in Gall Hill, Christ Church

Barbados has recorded at least 8 homicides from the beginning to the end of November. For the year so far, i.e., January 1 to November 30, the island has had at least 47 homicides. Disclaimer: My count and analysis are based primarily on mainstream media reports and Barbados Police Service information, as such, my numbers may…

Read More Barbados Homicide Statistics January to November 2025