Wednesday, May 27, 2026

From The Courts

Man charged with murder in St James stabbing death

The Barbados Police Service has arrested and formally charged 38-year-old Dwayne Demar Garnes of Block 20D, Haynesville, St James in connection with a murder investigation. Police said Garnes was charged with the...

Arsonist awaits fate

Next Friday is decision day for self-confessed arsonist Kimberly Shantelle Brathwaite. That’s when she will learn the punishment for...

Man fined after pleading guilty to assault offences in St James

The Barbados Police Service has arrested and formally charged 27-year-old Justin Jamar Maynard of Block 7C, Haynesville, St...

Murder accused: Didn’t mean to hurt her

It was never his intention to hurt anyone, said murder accused Roger Delisle Sealy. But he panicked after hitting...

Man charged after cannabis seizure valued at $312 000

Update Marvin Selwyn Walcott, 50-years-old, of Bamboo Road, St Lawrence, Christ Church was charged with possession of cannabis, trafficking...

Man remanded on $11m drug charges

Justin Tevin Archer, 31, was remanded to prison yesterday after appearing on drug charges in relation to more than $11 million worth of cannabis. The...

Grandfather killed after eating luncheon meat

A drop of blood on the ear of Keon Curwen Downes aroused the suspicions of police who were investigating his grandfather’s death. Downes later admitted...

Over 25 years for killing partner

In the early 2000s, she was the “Queen of the Dance Hall”, known for her flexibility and acrobatic moves. Today, Shenika Melinda “Blingeisha” St Pierre...

Murderer handed life sentence

Escapee and murderer Tyreke Delandre Benskin is too dangerous to be released as he poses a significant risk of committing further violence. So said Justice...

$31 000 gun fines ‘a clear message’

The Courts must make it “unmistakably clear” that illegal possession of firearms “will be met with severe consequences”. So, declared Justice Donna Babb-Agard, as she...

Man remanded after court appearance on double murder charges

A 22-year-old man has been remanded to prison after appearing in court in connection with a double murder and firearm offence. Jacobi Nathaniel Bynoe, of...