At the end of February 2025, Barbados had recorded at least three homicides between February 1st and February 28th. In comparison, the same period in 2024 saw at least two homicides, marking an increase of 50%. For the year so far, i.e., January to February, the island has had at least 10 homicides. Disclaimer: My…
Read More Barbados Homicide Statistics: January to February 2025Police are searching for three men responsible for a series of home invasions in St. Philip over the past week. One of the victims is reportedly a close relative of a well-known Barbadian entertainer. In the first incident, at Oldbury, St. Philip, the suspects—at least one armed with a gun—broke into a home, held a…
Read More Police Hunt for Armed Home Invaders Terrorizing St. PhilipPolice are investigating the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Kadeem Scantlebury of Grazettes, St. Michael. The incident occurred last night (Feb 27) on Jackman Road, Wavell Avenue, Black Rock, where Scantlebury was shot while standing outside a house. Neighbors rushed him to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, but he later succumbed to his injuries. Authorities are urging…
Read More Fatal Shooting in Black RockA shootout between a motorcyclist and another man occurred at Parish Land, Christ Church, around 6:40 p.m. last night, resulting in damage to a parked car. Fortunately, no one was injured. When police arrived at the scene, both individuals had already fled. A concerned resident, noting that children were nearby during the gunfire, expressed alarm…
Read More Parish Land Residents Alarmed After Gunfight Between Motorcyclist and Another ManPolice are investigating a shooting incident that occurred around 11 p.m. on February 20, 2025, at Long Gap, Spooners Hill, St. Michael. The victim was standing outside his home when he heard multiple gunshots and later realized he had been shot in the neck and right shoulder. He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital…
Read More Late-Night Shooting in St. Michael Leaves Man Critically InjuredA 52-year-old man was robbed at gunpoint outside Nicholls Bakery in Six Roads, St. Philip, around 3:25 p.m. today (February 20). Two men, one armed with a gun, stole his gold chain and bracelet before escaping. Source: Starcom Network
Read More Armed Robbery at Six Roads: Man Loses Gold Jewellery at GunpointFeb 21, UPDATE 2: Police are investigating the unnatural death of 32-year-old Obrian Jerome Dixson, whose unresponsive body was discovered along Bamboo Road, St. Lawrence, Christ Church, on February 20, 2025. Authorities responded to a 9:05 a.m. report and found Dixson motionless on the roadway. Ambulance personnel confirmed he had no signs of life, and…
Read More Fatal Shooting near St. Lawrence Gap: One Dead, One InjuredNOTE: For several years homicide stats were published on our sister site caribbeansignal.com. With the recent launching of barbadoscrimeblog.com, homicide stats will also be published here. By the end of January 2025, Barbados had recorded at least seven homicides between January 1st and 31st. In comparison, the same period in 2024 saw three homicides, marking an increase of 133%.…
Read More Barbados Homicide Statistics January 2025Police are investigating a reported robbery at the Market Hill Supermarket in St. George (February 12). Officers have been dispatched to the scene, and staff members are shaken by the incident. Source: Starcom Network
Read More Market Hill Supermarket Robbed: Staff Left ShakenFebruary 10th A 25-year-old female store employee in St. Michael was stabbed in the mouth by an angry customer following a dispute over an item. The attack occurred at J.E. General Store in Black Rock, and the suspect fled the scene. The incident, caught on surveillance footage, has been widely shared on social media. The…
Read More Customer Dispute Turns Violent: St. Michael Store Employee Stabbed in Shocking Attack