UPDATE 1: Derriko St. Hill, a 24-year-old man from 2nd Avenue, Vauxhall, Christ Church, is Barbados’ eleventh homicide victim for the year. He was reportedly stabbed to death about ten o’clock last night (March 11) at Villa Road, Brittons Hill, St. Michael, and collapsed outside a home. Source: Starcom Network ORIGINAL POST Police are investigating…
Read More UPDATE: Police Probe Death of Man Found with Wounds in Brittons HillAt the end of February 2025, Barbados had recorded at least three homicides between February 1st and February 28th. In comparison, the same period in 2024 saw at least two homicides, marking an increase of 50%. For the year so far, i.e., January to February, the island has had at least 10 homicides. Disclaimer: My count…
Read More Barbados Homicide Statistics January to February 2025At the end of February 2025, Barbados had recorded at least three homicides between February 1st and February 28th. In comparison, the same period in 2024 saw at least two homicides, marking an increase of 50%. For the year so far, i.e., January to February, the island has had at least 10 homicides. Disclaimer: My…
Read More Barbados Homicide Statistics: January to February 2025Police are investigating the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Kadeem Scantlebury of Grazettes, St. Michael. The incident occurred last night (Feb 27) on Jackman Road, Wavell Avenue, Black Rock, where Scantlebury was shot while standing outside a house. Neighbors rushed him to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, but he later succumbed to his injuries. Authorities are urging…
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