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 TowersA man was injured in a shooting incident that occurred Wednesday night in the Pine, St. Michael. He was transported to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital by a private vehicle, but his current condition remains unknown. The Barbados Police Service has launched an investigation, while the incident has left local residents shaken, as multiple gunshots were…
Read More Man Injured in Pine ShootingArmed robbers targeted Barbados Water Authority workers at St. Silas, St. James today (August 12), stealing cash and jewellery and attempting to take a car. Source: Starcom Network
Read More BWA Workers Robbed at Gunpoint in St. JamesGunmen in a vehicle robbed five people at bus stops in Christ Church and St. Philip this morning, holding victims at gunpoint before fleeing. No one was injured, but the incidents left victims shaken. Police are investigating and will release more details later. Source: Starcom Network
Read More Gunmen Target Bus Stops in Christ Church and St. PhilipAt the end of July 2025, Barbados had recorded at least 3 homicides between between the beginning of the month and the end of the month. For the year so far, i.e., January 1 to July 31, the island has had at least 31 homicides. Disclaimer: My count and analysis are based solely on media reports,…
Read More Barbados Homicide Statistics January to July 2025Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on July 27th in The Garden, St. James, leaving one man with minor injuries and causing significant damage to a home. Residents reported hearing multiple gunshots, followed by a rapid police response. The injured man was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital by private vehicle, treated, and later…
Read More Shooting in The Garden, St. JamesTwo 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 StationShopkeeper 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. MichaelAccording to an article on the Starcom Network News website, the Barbados Police Service destroyed just over 150 illegal firearms today (the second time they have done so for the year I believe). The image above was included in the article. Not being a gun expert, I uploaded that article to ChatGPT and asked it…
Read More 153 Illegal Firearms Destroyed in Police Operation