CBC News Barbados

A 23-year-old man, who was wanted in connection with serious criminal matters, has been remanded to prison, following a court appearance for several offences. He is Adrian Lamar Beckles of no fixed placed of abode. Beckles has been charged with: Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm – of Ian Bennett Arson – the dwelling house belonging to Adrian Bayne Arson – the dwelling house belonging to Isua Bayne Criminal Damage – the motor vehicle belonging to Carrington Estate Limited Beckles appeared before Magistrate Bernadeth John of the District ‘C’ Magistrates Court on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 and was remanded to Dodds. He is scheduled to reappear on Thursday, October 17, 2024.

The Barbados Police Service is asking for the public’s help in locating 20-year-old Joshua Ryan Sandiford alias ‘Ears’, who is wanted for questioning in connection with a serious criminal matter. Sandiford, whose last known addresses are Crab Land, St. Stephen’s Hill, St. Michael and #66 Jackson Terrace, Stage 2, St. Michael. is approximately five feet nine inches (5′ 9′) tall, and slim built with a light brown complexion. Joshua Ryan Sandiford is advised he can present himself to the Criminal Investigations Department at the Black Rock Police Station, Black Rock, St. Michael accompanied by an attorney of his choice. Anyone who may know the whereabouts of Joshua Ryan Sandiford is asked to contact the Criminal Investigations Department at the Black Rock Police Station at telephone number 417-7500, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 or the nearest police station. Members of the public are also reminded it is a serious offence to harbour or assist wanted individuals, and anyone caught committing this offence can be prosecuted.

FORT- DE- France, Martinique, CMC – A group of special anti-riot police has arrived from France to deal with protests in the French-speaking Caribbean country where violent protests erupted last week over the high cost of living, with gunfire injuring at least six police officers and one civilian. France sent the special anti-riot police to Martinique where protesters have gathered despite the government barring demonstrations in parts of the island. The elite riot police, known as the Companies for Republican Security, were banned in the French territory following bloody riots in December 1959. They had been accused of using disproportionate force against protesters, ending in the deaths of a number of young demonstrators. The force is rarely deployed in French territories in the Caribbean but was called on during riots and strikes in Guadeloupe in 2009.