Crime
October 27, 2024
Regional Hotelier Urges Education Sectors to Address Youth Deviance and Violence
Hotelier Ralph Taylor urges private and higher education sectors to address youth deviance and violence, praising The UWI Cave Hill campus for its role in societal change and proposing investments in tourism, entrepreneurship, and youth violence prevention.
October 26, 2024
Man Jailed for Raping 14-Year-Old Schoolgirl in 2017: Justice Served, Says Madam Justice Wanda Blair
Man jailed for raping 14-year-old schoolgirl after giving her abortion pills. Jermaine Christopher Ellis sentenced to 4 years, 7 months in prison for 2017 crime. Justice emphasizes severity of offense.
October 26, 2024
Reduce Sentence Plea Made for Faith Angelica Pile Due to Case Delay: Appeals Court Review
Confessed murderer Faith Angelica Pile's attorney argues for sentence reduction due to a six-year delay in case adjudication. The matter, involving the killing of David Blenman, lacked complexity.
October 26, 2024
Barbadian Minister Warns of Cybersecurity Threats Due to Inadequate Digital Safety Awareness
Barbados' Minister of Industry warns of cybersecurity risks due to public's poor digital safety understanding. Urgent need for public education on data management practices highlighted at panel discussion.
October 26, 2024
Man in No. 4A Supreme Court Sentenced to Ten Years for Sexual Relationship Resulting in Pregnancy Termination
Man sentenced to ten years for raping and impregnating a 14-year-old girl, then giving her pills to terminate the pregnancy. Judge deems offense serious, orders four years and seven months to be served.
October 26, 2024
Israel Launches Operation in Response to Iran's Recent Missile Attacks: Targets and Implications Unclear
Israel responds to Iran's missile attack with military strikes on Iranian and Syrian military sites. US was informed beforehand, aiming to prevent further escalation in the conflict.
October 26, 2024
Probe Launched into Animal Waste Pollution of Three Houses Spring in St. Philip
Probe launched into animal waste pollution at Three Houses Spring in St Philip, impacting water quality for area farmers. Minister vows prosecution for diverting waste into the stream, raising health concerns. New law enforces penalties for polluters.
October 26, 2024
Barbados Bar Association Boosts Efforts to Reduce Criminal Case Backlog in Collaboration with US-UK Initiative
The Barbados Bar Association collaborates with the government to address criminal case backlog. Initiatives include training younger attorneys to handle complex cases, aiming to transform the criminal justice system.
October 25, 2024
15-Year-Old Cheston Collis Found After Six-Day Disappearance in Diamond Valley, St Philip
Residents of Diamond Valley, St Philip, were shocked by the discovery of missing 15-year-old Cheston Collis, found after six days in an unoccupied apartment. Locals expressed unfamiliarity with the boy and his family.
October 25, 2024
Royal Barbados Police Seek Help to Locate Missing 17-Year-Old Kizzianne Tudor
The Royal Barbados Police Force seeks public assistance in locating missing 17-year-old Kizzianne Latavia Tudor from Marina Brewster Centre. Described features and contact details provided for information sharing.
October 25, 2024
St Michael Men Turn Themselves In to Police After Being Subjects of 'Wanted' Bulletins
St. Michael men, Ramario Rashawn Best-Hinkson and Sergio Delacey Browne-Agard, surrender to police after being subjects of 'wanted' bulletins. Assisting in investigations into serious criminal matters.
October 25, 2024
Missing 17-Year-Old Kizzianne Latavia Tudor from Marina Brewster Centre in Farrs, Alleynedale Hall, St Peter: Police Seek Public Assistance
Police seek public assistance in locating missing 17-year-old Kizzianne Latavia Tudor from Marina Brewster Centre. Last seen in Barbados Youth Advance Corps uniform, described as 5’5”, light brown complexion, with distinctive features.