St Michael

Around 10:15 p.m. Wed, Aug 27, 2025, police responded to reports of a shooting at Simmons Land, Fairfield. The victim, Romario Payne, 25, of Haynesville, St. James, had reportedly exited a car with other men when multiple shots were fired. He sustained multiple gunshot wounds and died at the scene; death was later confirmed by…

Read More Homicide #34: Fatal Shooting in St. Michael

Police 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 Towers

Shopkeeper 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. Michael

Two workers entered the abandoned Massy Complex on Bridge Road, Bridgetown, around 1:20 p.m., July 3rd, when one of them was attacked by a man believed to be squatting inside the building. During the confrontation, the worker was stabbed and bitten, while the alleged assailant was also injured. Both were transported to the Queen Elizabeth…

Read More Worker Stabbed in Attack at Abandoned Bridgetown Building

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…

Read More QEH Staff Attacked by Patient in Early Morning Incident

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…

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

Two vendors were seriously injured in a knife attack at the Cheapside Fish Market this morning. A third individual who tried to intervene was also hurt, though his injuries were minor. He reportedly threw bottles to break up the fight. Police responded quickly, and the injured were taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Investigations are…

Read More Stabbing incident at Bridgetown Fisheries Complex