By the end of January 2025, Barbados had recorded at least seven homicides between January 1st and 31st. In comparison, the same period in 2024 saw three homicides, marking an increase of 133%. Disclaimer: My count and analysis are based solely on media reports; the figures and insights provided below should not be considered official or…
Read More Barbados Homicide Statistics January 2025Police are investigating the shooting death of 28-year-old Adio Omari Pile-Agard of Ulster Road, Lower Grazettes, St. Michael. The fatal incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Wednesday (January 29th) along Ashford Road, St. Thomas. The assailant fled the scene, and police are appealing to the public for any information that could assist with the investigation.…
Read More Fatal Shooting on Ashford Road, St. ThomasIntroduction In a recent report released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), data from November 2024 reveals that 42,339 individuals from CARICOM member and associate member states are currently marked for deportation (download PDF document from FOX NEWS). On a related note, if you are interested in going down a few rabbit holes when…
Read More Over 42,000 CARICOM Citizens Listed for Deportation by the USABarbados has recorded its sixth homicide of 2025. The victim, 19-year-old Ebony Downes Tempro of Shop Hill, St. Thomas, was fatally stabbed around 8:35 a.m. at Stage 2 Jackson Tenantry, St. Michael. She sustained multiple injuries and was taken to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital by private vehicle, where she was pronounced dead. A male suspect…
Read More Fatal Stabbing in Jackson Tenantry, St. MichaelBarbados’ fifth homicide of 2025 involves 27-year-old Anthony Callender from Sargeant’s Village, Christ Church. Callender was shot while walking along St. Barnabas Heights, St. Michael, around 11:15 pm (January 23rd). A vehicle approached, and multiple gunshots were fired, fatally injuring him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Source: Starcom Network
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