Crime
January 26, 2024
Barbados Police Identify Two Men Shot and Killed at Three Houses Plantation in St Philip
The Barbados Police Service identifies the two men shot and killed at Three Houses Plantation as Jamel Shamar Harewood, 36, and Omar Jonathan Taitt, 41, both from Blades Hill #2, St Philip. The incident occurred after an altercation between the owner of the leased yam field and the men who were harvesting his crops.
January 25, 2024
Japanese Man Sentenced to Death for Arson Attack on Kyoto Animation Studio, Killing 36 People and Injuring Dozens
In a highly-publicized case, a Japanese man, Shinji Aoba, has been sentenced to death for an arson attack at a Kyoto animation studio that killed 36 people and injured many others. Aoba pleaded guilty to the attack, but his plea of "mental incompetence" was rejected by the judge. Prosecutors argued that Aoba was motivated by a belief that his work had been stolen. The incident shocked the anime world and sparked national mourning in Japan.
January 25, 2024
Parliamentarian Neil Gabriel Rowe's High Court Trial Set for June 11 after Pleading Not Guilty to Unlawful Sexual Intercourse Charge
Parliamentarian Neil Gabriel Rowe makes his initial High Court appearance, with the trial scheduled for June 11. Represented by Senior Counsel Michael Lashley, Rowe pleads not guilty to charges of unlawful sexual intercourse. He is currently on bail.
January 25, 2024
Date Set for Rape Trial of Former Deputy Speaker of the House and Member of Parliament Neil Rowe Scheduled for June 11
Former Deputy Speaker Neil Rowe's June 11 rape trial date set. Rowe pleaded not guilty to charges of non-consensual sexual intercourse with a woman.
January 25, 2024
Parents Mourn Son's Tragic Death, Express Shock and Grief
The parents of Jamel “Maca” Harewood express shock and disbelief over their son's death after allegedly stealing yams. They describe him as a family man with big dreams.
January 24, 2024
Owners of Apsara Restaurants Denied $6 Million Insurance Claim Following Fire at Morecambe House in 2007, Court Rules
Owners of Apsara Restaurants have lost a $6 million insurance policy claim after the Caribbean Court of Justice dismissed their action due to undisclosed failed insurance attempts in another case.
January 24, 2024
27-Year-Old Landscaper Remanded to Dodds Prison on Gun and Ammunition Charges in Barbados
A 27-year-old landscaper from St. Philip has been remanded to Dodds Prison on gun and ammunition charges after appearing before a magistrate. He is represented by Senior Counsel Michael Lashley.
January 24, 2024
Justice Greaves Warns Employers of Fines for Dismissing Employees on Jury Duty
Justice Carlisle Greaves warns employers of substantial fines and potential imprisonment for terminating employees on jury duty, citing Section 25A of the Juries Act. Compliance is urged.
January 24, 2024
Man Pleads Guilty and Remanded to Prison After Quarrel with Nurse at St Philip Polyclinic
"A man has been remanded to Dodds Prison after pulling a knife during an argument with a nurse about his daughter being vaccinated at St Philip Polyclinic. He pleaded guilty to charges stemming from the incident."
January 24, 2024
Knife-Wielding Father Assaults Public Servant: Chief Magistrate Remands Suspect to Dodds Prison
Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes remanded a knife-wielding father to prison after stating that individuals cannot assault public servants and expect to go unpunished.
January 24, 2024
Fury in Barbados Farming Community as Farmer Uses Lethal Force to Protect Livelihood
This SEO description captures the main points of the article, presenting them in a concise and neutral manner: "Farmers in Barbados express anger over a farmer resorting to lethal force to protect his crops from theft. Two men were shot dead while harvesting yams."
January 23, 2024
Barbados Prime Minister Rescinds Appointment of Deputy House Speaker Amid Legal Issues
Prime Minister Mia Mottley explains the decision to remove Deputy House Speaker Neil Rowe, allowing him to focus on his ongoing legal issue, while emphasizing that he will remain an MP representing St Michael North West constituency. Parliament has approved Cynthia Forde as his replacement.