Barbados has recorded at least 23 homicides from the beginning of January to the end of May. Disclaimer: My count and analysis are based primarily on mainstream media reports and Barbados Police Service information, as such, my numbers may be under-stated. Most importantly, my figures and insights should not be considered as official statistics, or…
Read More Barbados Homicide Statistics: January to May 2026The Police Operations Control received a report about 2:50 pm of a stabbing incident at Haynesville, St. James on Tuesday 19th May 2026. CIRCUMSTANCES:Police personnel responded and discovered the body of a male lying motionless in the area. Ambulance personnel visited the scene, examined the body and discovered no signs of life. Initial investigations have…
Read More Homicide #25: Stabbing in Haynesville, St. JamesThe Police Operations Control received a report of a shooting at Skeetes Road, Jackmans, St. Michael about 2:10 a.m. on Sunday 17th May, 2026. CIRCUMSTANCES: Police responded to the area and found the lifeless body of a male lying between two motor vehicles in the vicinity of where an event was being held. Medical assistance…
Read More Homicide #24: Shooting in Jackmans, St. MichaelThe police at Operations Control received a report about 10:40 am, on Monday 9th March 2026, about a shooting along Hill View Close, Cave Hill, St. Michael. Preliminary investigations revealed that a male along with other persons was sitting outside of a residence, when a brown motor vehicle approached. Two persons disembarked from that vehicle…
Read More Homicide #10: Shooting along Hill View Close, Cave Hill, St. MichaelThe police at Black Rock Station received a report about 2:25 a.m. on Monday 9th March 2026 from a female caller of Bridge Gap, Black Rock St. Michael who stated that a male had been stabbed at her residence. Police immediately responded to the area and found the lifeless body of a male inside the…
Read More Homicide #9: Stabbing at Bridge Gap, Black Rock, St. Michael