A man died following a dispute at a residence in Work Hall, St. Philip around 7:15 p.m. on Saturday (Nov 29). He was injured during the altercation, left the house, and collapsed nearby. Paramedics found no signs of life, and a doctor later pronounced him dead. He has been identified as 30-year-old Damon Corbin of…
Read More Homicide #47: Death in St. PhilipA St. John family is fearing for their lives after surviving a terrifying double attack in Colleton (Aug 31), where one of their homes was riddled with gunfire and another set ablaze with an 11-year-old inside. Security footage shows armed men approaching before the assault. Thankfully, no injuries were reported. Police have launched an investigation…
Read More Family in Fear, Shooting and Arson Possibly Linked to 2020 Murder TrialShopkeeper and chef Oniecka Paul Forde was violently assaulted at her Spooners Hill, St. Michael food store on Monday (July 21) after confronting a customer over a torn $100 bill. She suffered multiple bruises, particularly to her neck, but remains determined to continue her business. The attacker has been charged with assault, causing bodily harm,…
Read More Shopkeeper Brutally Attacked in St. MichaelClasses at Frederick Smith Secondary School were disrupted after a female teacher was hit in the head with a rock thrown by a student (June 12). She sought medical attention and reported the incident to police. This marks the second recent case of student-on-teacher violence at the school; another teacher was previously injured by a…
Read More Teacher Injured by Student at Frederick Smith SecondaryCBC Barbados posted the following to their website today (April 30): “Police are conducting investigations into an alleged drugging and abduction. In a three-minute video that has gone viral on social media, a woman is seen relating her experience with two men, whom she said she met while on holiday to the island. Responding to…
Read More Police probe alleged drugging and abduction of visitorA tragic hit-and-run incident on Wednesday claimed the life of 50-year-old Police Sergeant Antonio Rochester of the Marine Department, who served in the Royal Barbados Police Force for over 30 years. The incident occurred around 1:50 p.m. on Tudor Bridge main road, St. Michael, when Rochester was struck by a motor truck. The vehicle continued…
Read More Police Sergeant Killed in Hit-and-Run; Manhunt Underway for Driver