Barbados will introduce domestic terrorism legislation following a mass shooting in Bridgetown early Saturday (January 3rd) that injured 10 people. Prime Minister Mia Mottley said the incident, which occurred as passengers were leaving a party cruise, demonstrated the need for stronger laws to address acts intended to spread fear and panic, not just individual crimes…
Read More Shooting in Bridgetown, St. MichaelThe police at Oistins Station, are conducting investigations into a shooting, which occurred along Vauxhall, Christ Church, on Saturday 29th November 2025 about 8:20pm. CIRCUMSTANCES: Initial investigations have shown that a group of persons were gathered outside of a residence, when some person approached the gathering and discharged a number of gunshots, injuring two juveniles.…
Read More Shooting in Vauxhall, Christ ChurchA 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. PhilipAround 1:30 a.m. on Saturday 8 November 2025, police say a man who was socializing near a business in Weston, St. James, was confronted by three masked, armed assailants as he tried to leave; the assailants fired at him and he returned fire with his licensed firearm. Two of the attackers were hit — one…
Read More Fatal Shooting in St. JamesPolice have identified the victim of a fatal shooting that occurred on the morning of August 2 as 26-year-old Jaire Tyrek Quintyne, of Passage Road, St. Michael. The incident took place around 7:15 a.m. at Country Park Towers, Country Road, St. Michael. According to police reports, two men were walking between two apartment blocks when…
Read More Homicide #32: Fatal Shooting at Country Park TowersTwo men were injured in a shooting that disrupted a social event in Haynesville, St. James around 9:40 PM last night (July 26th). Both victims were taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and are in stable condition. Reports indicate they were ambushed by at least two masked gunmen who fled the scene on foot. Police…
Read More Two Injured in Haynesvill Shooting During Social EventOne man was killed and three others seriously injured in a late-night shooting in Scarborough, Christ Church, directly in front of the Oistins Police Station. The incident occurred around 11:00 PM on Saturday, and police have since cordoned off the area for investigation. This marks Barbados’ 31st homicide for the year.Source: Starcom Network
Read More Homicide #31: Fatal Shooting Outside Oistins Police StationAn 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…
Read More Gunman Targets 83-Year-Old Woman in Her St. Michael HomePolice are investigating an early morning shooting incident that occurred around June 21, 3 a.m., on Peterkins Road, Bank Hall, St. Michael. Reports indicate that multiple gunshots were heard near the corner of 5th Avenue Peterkins and Peterkins Main Road. Acting Inspector Ryan Brathwaite confirmed the report but noted that no further details are available…
Read More Early Morning Shooting in Bank hall, St. MichaelRetired physical education teacher and sports official Janita Austin was seriously injured in a robbery near Heywoods, St. Peter on Saturday night (June 14th). The attack occurred after she got off a bus in Speightstown, when she was reportedly approached by a man with a machete. Austin sustained a serious leg injury and underwent surgery…
Read More Retired PE Teacher Injured in Speightstown Robbery