Barbados has recorded its fourth homicide of 2025. 23-year-old Colombian John Esteban Hernandez has been charged with the murder of his uncle, 50-year-old Pedro Berrio. Hernandez allegedly stabbed Berrio during an altercation at their Maxwell, Christ Church home on January 14, 2025. Berrio succumbed to his injuries two days later. Hernandez appeared in court and…
Read More Colombian Man Charged With Murder in BarbadosThe Rise of REDNote The social media landscape is no stranger to change. Threads (from Meta) and BlueSky are two recent examples. Now, another player has emerged and is capturing the attention of users worldwide, especially in the US. REDNote, or Xiaohongshu as it’s known in China, is a platform offering a unique blend of…
Read More The Rise of REDNote. A Challenger to TikTok?Barbados has reported another homicide, with 46-year-old Mitchell Boyce from Harlington, St. Philip, being fatally shot while fueling his motorcycle at RUBIS in Kirton’s, St. Philip on January 12th. A gas station attendant was also injured, suffering two gunshot wounds, and was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH). Other staff and customers at the…
Read More Fatal Shooting at Gas Station in St. PhilipThe Barbados Police Service is investigating the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Vere Ricardo Hoyte of Isolation Road, Belleplaine, St. Andrew. The incident occurred on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Checker Hall Cross Road, St. Lucy. According to reports, Hoyte was liming in the area when a vehicle pulled up and opened fire. He was found…
Read More 30-Year-Old Shot Dead in St. Lucy: Police Launch Investigation into Fatal ShootingAt the end of 2024, Barbados recorded at least 50 murders (homicides) between January 1 and December 31st. For the same period last year, i.e., January to December 2023, there were at least 21 homicides. This represents an increase of 29 homicides or 138%. The number of homicides recorded in December was 2. This represents…
Read More Barbados Homicide Statistics January to December 2024