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 BuildingTwo 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 ComplexA robbery occurred at Colombian Emeralds inside Bridgetown Duty Free around 12 noon today (June 24th). A young male suspect reportedly snatched a piece of jewelry and fled through the front entrance. Police on patrol, along with other units and help from civilians, chased and apprehended the suspect near Swan Street, taking him into custody…
Read More Jewelry Snatcher Nabbed in Midday Robbery on Broad StreetBarbados has recorded its 24th homicide for 2025 following a fatal shooting at the Constitution River Van Terminal early this morning. The victim, reportedly a long-time stall owner at the terminal, was gunned down on the scene. Police have cordoned off the area as investigations are underway. More information will be provided as it becomes…
Read More Homicide #24: Fatal Shooting in River Van TerminalPolice are searching for at least three men involved in an armed robbery on Sunday morning at the Royal Bank of Canada in Bridgetown. The suspects, driving a silver-grey compact vehicle, targeted armored guards handling cash and escaped with a substantial sum of money around 9:30 AM. No one was injured. The road has since…
Read More Armed Robbery at RBC BridgetownPolice are investigating a shooting that occurred around 3:45 p.m. on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, on St. Michael’s Row in Bridgetown. A man in his late 20s was walking toward the City with a female companion when he was approached by a masked assailant who opened fire, causing the victim to collapse. He sustained multiple…
Read More Shooting incident in BridgetownA 14-year-old boy, Shaquan Samuels, was shot at Bailey’s Corner Shop on Nelson Street, Bridgetown, around 5 p.m. today (April 16th). He was sitting inside the shop when a bullet grazed the back of his head. Samuels is currently in stable condition at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Another child, 11-year-old Amari Knight, was also present…
Read More 14 year-old Shot in Nelson StreetJanuary 19th Police have taken a man and a vehicle into custody following a car chase in which officers fired shots. In an official statement, the Barbados Police Service denied social media reports that officers were fired upon during the incident near Cowell Street, Bridgetown. The chase stemmed from a traffic operation in the city,…
Read More Police Fire Shots During Bridgetown Car Chase; Suspect in CustodyJanuary 15th A police officer discharged a firearm while attempting to apprehend a suspect in Shuttle Street, Bridgetown, this morning. Contrary to social media reports, no one was injured. A street vendor who witnessed the incident expressed concern, while community activist Lumumba Batson, who heard the gunshot, urged young men to avoid criminal activity and…
Read More Police Fire Shot During Arrest in Bridgetown; No Injuries Reported