Crime
February 8, 2024
Forty-Eight-Year-Old Man Found Dead in St. Peter with Apparent Gunshot Wound: Barbados Police Appeal for Information
Description: Ron Alvin Bowen, a 48-year-old resident of Gays, Boscobelle, St Peter, was found deceased with an apparent gunshot wound. Investigations are ongoing, and the police urge anyone with information to come forward.
February 8, 2024
Seeking Assistance: Missing 16-Year-Old Girl, Melanie Persaud, Last Seen in St. Michael
"Police are seeking public assistance in locating missing girl Melanie Persaud, last seen on Feb 6th. Contact District 'A' Police Station at 430-7242/7246 or Crime Stoppers with any information."
February 8, 2024
Barbados Police Seek Public Assistance in Locating Wanted Man, Clarence Raekwon Emilio Williams
The Barbados Police Service seeks public assistance in locating Clarence Raekwon Emilio Williams for questioning in serious criminal matters. Contact the Criminal Investigations Department or local authorities with any information.
February 8, 2024
Barbados Police Seek Public's Help in Locating Damien Debarge Wilkinson, Wanted for Questioning in Serious Criminal Matters
The Barbados Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating Damien Debarge Wilkinson, wanted for questioning in serious criminal matters. Contact the Criminal Investigations Department or the nearest police station with any information.
February 8, 2024
Barbados Police Seeks Public Assistance to Locate Adrian Andre Cox, Alias 'Dark Man', Wanted for Questioning in Serious Criminal Matters
The Barbados Police Service seeks public assistance in locating Adrian Andre Cox alias 'Dark Man', wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters. Contact C.I.D at Oistins Police Station or nearest police station.
February 8, 2024
Recent Passage of Cybercrime Bill Raises Concerns for Local Bloggers
The Cybercrime Bill passage in the lower house raises concerns among bloggers and activists about the potential infringement on free speech, leading to plans for a protest march.
February 8, 2024
Autopsy Reveals Grisly Details of Oluremi Young's Murder: Consultant Pathologist Testifies in Danny Lamar Husbands' Trial
Dr Corinthia Dupuis, a consultant pathologist, testified in a murder trial about five wounds found during an autopsy. One wound penetrated the abdomen to the backbone, resulting in death due to haemorrhagic shock.
February 8, 2024
Barbadians Face Charges Under Health Services Act as Ministry of Health Enforces Regulations
By Sheria Brathwaite reports on the Ministry of Health's crackdown on delinquent property owners in Barbados under the Health Services Act, leading to charges and penalties for non-compliance.
February 7, 2024
Barbados Attorney General Hails Cybercrime Bill 2023 as Crucial Step in Tackling Cybercrime
Attorney General Dale Marshall praises the Cybercrime Bill 2024 as a necessary step in addressing cybercrime in Barbados, which includes provisions for combatting cyberbullying and child grooming. Penalties range from fines to imprisonment. Marshall emphasizes the importance of protecting individuals from digital harm.
February 7, 2024
Murder Accused Claims Police Beat Him Until Confessing to Teenager's Killing, Says Defense
Lerent Ramon Forde, accused of murdering Ajay Smith, testified in court that he was beaten by police until he confessed to the crime, despite claiming innocence.
February 7, 2024
Murder Accused Lorent Forde Recalls Terrifying Shooting Incident in Silver Sands, Christ Church
Lorent Forde, murder accused, recounts running from shooter in Silver Sands incident seven years ago, denies involvement in murder. Testimony given in No. 2 Supreme Court.
February 7, 2024
Investigation Underway into Death of 48-Year-Old Man in St Peter, Barbados
An investigation is underway regarding the unnatural death of a 48-year-old man in Gays, Boscobelle, St Peter. The Barbados Police Service seeks information from the public.