Feb 21, UPDATE 2: Police are investigating the unnatural death of 32-year-old Obrian Jerome Dixson, whose unresponsive body was discovered along Bamboo Road, St. Lawrence, Christ Church, on February 20, 2025. Authorities responded to a 9:05 a.m. report and found Dixson motionless on the roadway. Ambulance personnel confirmed he had no signs of life, and…

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NOTE: For several years homicide stats were published on our sister site caribbeansignal.com. With the recent launching of barbadoscrimeblog.com, homicide stats will also be published here. 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%.…

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February 5th A fatal shooting occurred around 1:30 AM at 2nd Avenue, Vauxhall, Christ Church. The victim, identified as 43-year-old Rommel Cadell, was pronounced dead. Two other men were also injured, though their condition remains unknown. This marks the eighth homicide of the year so far. Source: Starcom Network

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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…

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