Crime
May 6, 2024
Police Investigating Fire That Damaged 12 Houses at Wellington Street, St Michael
Police investigate a fire at Wellington Street, St Michael, damaging 12 houses. Six houses were damaged, with two extensively and four moderately. Fire officials led a team to the scene.
May 6, 2024
Unemployed Man Who Stole 32 Breadfruits Avoids Jail Time for Theft | Case Details Revealed
Unemployed man avoids jail time after stealing 32 breadfruits due to hunger. Ryan Ricardo Belle sentenced to three months, suspended for 12 months by Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes.
May 6, 2024
Israeli Army Instructs Evacuation in Rafah, Southern Gaza Amid Tensions
Israeli army prepares to launch assault on Rafah in southern Gaza, instructing residents to evacuate to a designated humanitarian area amid escalating tensions with Hamas. Concerns raised over potential humanitarian crisis.
May 6, 2024
Fire Incident at Wellington Street, The City: Updates from Officials
Fire officials are responding to a fire at Wellington Street in The City. Stay tuned for updates on the situation as more information becomes available.
May 5, 2024
DOJ Charges 62 Gang Members in Puerto Rico with Drug Trafficking and Firearms Offenses
Federal authorities in Puerto Rico charged 62 gang members with drug trafficking, firearms violations, and conspiracy. Over $72 million in drugs were seized in a major operation, targeting violent criminal organizations.
May 3, 2024
Men Sentenced to Nine Months for Material Theft Found on Roadside
Two men sentenced to nine months in Dodds prison for stealing building materials valued at $855. Police caught them taking items from a worksite in Bank Hall, St Michael.
May 3, 2024
46-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 18 Months for Burglarizing Lottery Outlets and Doughnut Shop
A 46-year-old man from St. George sentenced to 18 months for burglarizing lottery outlets and a doughnut shop, stealing cash and goods totaling over $4,000. Multiple prior convictions cited.
May 3, 2024
Uninsured Vehicles Plague Roads in Barbados, Revealing High Risk for Accidents and Injuries
Major insurance companies reveal a high number of uninsured vehicles causing injury and death, estimated between one in three and one in four vehicles on the road. Data suggests around 50,000 vehicles in Barbados are uninsured.
May 2, 2024
West Indies Batter Devon Thomas Receives Five-Year Ban for Match-Fixing In Franchise Leagues, ICC Reports
West Indies batter Devon Thomas receives a five-year ban, with 18 months suspended, for admitting to match-fixing charges in Sri Lanka, UAE, and the West Indies leagues. ICC's strong stance on corruption emphasized.
May 2, 2024
Dan Schneider Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Producers of TV Documentary Series
Former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider files defamation lawsuit against TV documentary producers, denying allegations of abuse and inappropriate behavior on set. Lawsuit names Maxine Productions, Sony Pictures Television, and Warner Brothers Discovery as defendants.
May 2, 2024
Key Bridge Collapse: Recovery Efforts for Construction Worker Continue, Criminal Investigation Underway
The recovery of a fifth construction worker's body after a ship collision on Baltimore's Key Bridge, with ongoing salvage efforts and investigations by the FBI and NTSB. Tragic incident impacts Port of Baltimore.
May 1, 2024
Man and Woman Identified in Fatal Highway 7 Accident in St. Michael
Police have identified Tammy Tonas Tammetha Bryant, 39, and Akeem Ricardo Hunte, 37, as the individuals who died in a Highway 7 accident in St Michael. Two other passengers sustained non life-threatening injuries.