Mottley moves on sweeping police service overhaul
A sweeping overhaul of The Barbados Police Service is underway as part of the government’s response to mounting public anxiety over violent crime, with Prime Minister Mia Mottley signalling urgent restructuring. Details of the staffing and command changes are expected to be presented to Parliament. Source: Barbados Today, May 2026.
Man remanded in Bank Hall fire-death case
A man has been remanded in custody in connection with the Bank Hall fire that resulted in a death, Barbados Today reported on Friday. The accused will return to court for a status hearing; the fire-investigation report has not been publicly released. Source: Barbados Today, May 15, 2026.
Criminologist warns T&T arms breach threatens Barbados
Criminologist Verla Depeiza has warned that Barbados faces heightened exposure to illegal firearms trafficking following a deadly security breach in Trinidad and Tobago, calling for urgent tightening of regional port and air-cargo controls — pointed timing given Thursday’s explosives-cargo incident at Piarco. Source: Barbados Today, May 2026.
Children account for 40% of national mental-health calls — BUT
The Barbados Union of Teachers has reported that children and teenagers now account for 40 per cent of calls to the national mental-health helpline, prompting calls from educators and clinicians for an emergency response plan. Source: Barbados Today, May 2026.
Bawdens Hill man faces drug charges in District ‘A’
A 31-year-old of Bawdens Hill, St Andrew, is scheduled to appear in the District ‘A’ Magistrates’ Court on Saturday on drug-related charges; Justin Tevin Archer has been charged following an operation by the Barbados Police Service. Source: Barbados Today, May 2026.