On Saturday, May 23, 2026, four-time defending champion thoroughbred trainer Jason DaCosta delivered a masterclass demonstration of his elite horsemanship, solidifying his status at the top of his sport by saddling four victorious horses across a nine-race Jamaican racing card. DaCosta’s undefeated quartet of winners – Purosangue, Himaya, Fred The Master, and Eye of the Tiger – controlled the track from the opening to closing contests, turning the day’s event into a showcase of his training expertise. The most eye-catching performance of the day came from Purosangue, an American-bred three-year-old colt guided by jockey Tevin Foster, who claimed an explosive 8 ¼-length victory in the $1.05-million Maiden Special Weight race, open to both native-bred and imported three-year-olds over a one-mile (1,600-meter) distance. After breaking slowly out of the starting gate, the chestnut colt accelerated powerfully to claim the lead approaching the six-furlong (1,200-meter) mark and never surrendered his position, crossing the finish line 1:38.4 ahead of second-place Unbelievable Power (ridden by Ian Spence) and third-place Comuna Trece (ridden by Raddesh Roman). The race splits were recorded at 24.1 seconds for the first quarter-mile, 47.0 for the half-mile, 1:12.4 for three-quarters of a mile, and 1:25.4 for seven-eighths of a mile. In a post-race interview with the *Jamaica Observer’s Supreme Racing Guide*, DaCosta highlighted the young colt’s untapped potential, noting that Purosangue has consistently shown a preference for longer distance races and is developing at exactly the right time ahead of future competitions. “Today, he had to do all the work himself out front, but he will be even more effective when he can sit behind a faster early pace and make his move late,” DaCosta explained. “He’s a top-class long-distance prospect, and the racing world will be hearing a lot more from him moving forward. We’ll give him time to recover from this run, then target a race at the next higher class level for his next start.” The second of DaCosta’s four victories came in the $790,000 Optional Claiming event, open to three-year-olds and older, plus native-bred six-year-olds and older that have not won four races, contested over seven furlongs (1,400 meters). Ridden by jockey Shaheem Gordon, five-year-old roan mare Himaya mounted a thrilling late charge down the home stretch to edge out second-place finisher Sir Wong Don (ridden by Raddesh Roman) by a head at the finish line, crossing the wire in a time of 1:30.1, with intermediate splits of 23.2 and 47.4 for the first two splits and 1:15.1 for six furlongs. Money Box, ridden by Romane Gordon, rounded out the top three positions. Next, four-year-old American-bred bay colt Fred The Master claimed victory in the $1.19-million Restricted Stakes, a race restricted to imported three-year-olds and older that have not won three races, plus native-bred three- and four-year-olds that have not won four races, run over six furlongs. Jockey Robert Halledeen positioned Fred The Master at the front of the pack from the early going, and the colt never looked back, romping to a comfortable 5½-length win over second-place Mulligan Man (Jaheim Anderson) and third-place Star Quest (Shaheem Gordon), finishing the race in 1:12.2 with splits of 23.2, 47.2, and 59.3. DaCosta’s fourth win of the day came from three-year-old native-bred bay colt Eye of the Tiger, who turned in a dominant performance in the $1.05-million Maiden Condition Race for native-bred three-year-olds over the five-furlong (1,000-meter) round course. Ridden by jockey Abigail Able, Eye of the Tiger made a single decisive move to claim the lead and pulled away to win by 8¾ lengths, covering the distance in a rapid 59.4 seconds with splits of 23.4 and 47.3. Dark Authority (Raddesh Roman) finished second, while Golden Ambassador (Tevin Foster) took third. The racing day was capped off by photos from photographer Garfield Robinson, capturing DaCosta inspecting Fred The Master alongside owner Milard Azan in the winners’ enclosure, Able celebrating her win atop Eye of the Tiger at the finish line, and Gordon guiding Himaya back to the winners’ enclosure after the mare’s thrilling close win.
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Cunningham hits treble to bring up eighth winner for 2026
On May 25, 2026, veteran horse racing trainer Carlton “Jerry” Cunningham cemented his reputation as one of the most skilled conditioners in the sport, delivering a remarkable three-victory haul at a 10-race meet that pushed his seasonal win total to eight.
Cunningham’s winning streak kicked off in the day’s second contest, a 5 ½-furlong (1,100-meter) Optional Claiming event open to three-year-olds and older runners, plus native-bred six-year-olds and upward that had not claimed four wins. With jockey Richie Shakes in the stirrups, Global Machine, a progeny of stallion Hedge Fund and dam Sparing Time, pulled away from the field to secure a decisive 2 ¼-length victory. The runner-up spot went to Skyrizi, ridden by Tevin Foster, while Salud with Jaheim Anderson aboard finished third. Global Machine crossed the finish line in a final time of 1:09.0, with intermediate split times of 24.1 seconds for the first quarter, 49.0 seconds for the half-mile, and 1:02.1 for five furlongs.
The trainer’s second win of the day came in the sixth race, a 4-furlong (800-meter) Optional Claiming event with a $350,000-$250,000 claiming range open to all runners three years old and older. This time, Tuts, piloted by jockey Tevin Foster, dominated the competition from wire to wire, crossing the finish line a comfortable three lengths ahead of the pack. Undisclosdlocation, ridden by Tyrese Anderson, took second place, while Restoration with Demar Williams up finished third. Tuts clocked a final time of 48.3 seconds, with opening splits of 23.3 seconds for the first 2 furlongs and 35.3 seconds for the first 3 furlongs.
Cunningham capped off his historic day with a third victory in the Restricted Allowance II stakes, a 6 ½-furlong (1,300-meter) event restricted to native-bred five-year-olds and upward non-winners of four races, and imported five-year-olds and upward non-winners of three. Jockey Richie Shakes guided Adira, a Hedge Fund-sired mare out of dam Thisgirlisonfire, to a well-timed late move that put her ahead of the field entering the final stretch. She held off late challenges to win by just half a length, with Princess Fiannie (Tevin Foster) taking second and Ruby’s Light (Jaheim Anderson) claiming third. Adira posted a final time of 1:22.0, with fractional splits of 24.0, 47.4, and 1:14.2.
The impressive treble not only underscores Cunningham’s elite skill as a horse conditioner but also brings his total number of wins for the 2006 racing season to eight, solidifying his standing as a top contender for training honors heading into the second half of the campaign.
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Gordon marks return with win as Himaya storms late to land thriller
Apprentice jockey Shaheem Gordon delivered a storybook comeback to competitive horse racing on Saturday, May 23, 2026, clinching a dramatic last-gasp victory at Jamaica’s iconic Caymanas Park aboard the Jason DaCosta-trained roan mare Himaya.
The triumph marked Gordon’s first competitive ride after a six-week break forced by a serious fall earlier in the year. On Easter Monday, April 6, Gordon was thrown from his mount Get A Pepsi during the 10th race of the day, suffering a concussion that required a short hospital stay and kept him sidelined from the sport he loves. Stepping back into the irons at Cayman Park, Gordon was scheduled for five races across the afternoon, with his comeback win coming in the very first of his scheduled outings.
The race that sealed Gordon’s return to the winner’s circle was an Optional Claiming event open to three-year-old runners and older, contested over seven furlongs (1,400 meters) of the Caymanas Park track. From the starting gate, jockey Raddesh Roman jumped out to an early lead aboard Sir Wong Don, with Prince Marshall and Richie Shakes settling into close pursuit to track the pace setter. Meanwhile, Gordon and Himaya sat far off the early tempo, holding down the second-to-last spot in the running order through the first half of the race.
As the field rounded the final turn for home, Sir Wong Don had opened up a comfortable multi-length lead, with most onlookers expecting the front-runner to hold on for an easy win. Even entering the final two furlongs (400 meters), Himaya still trailed the leading pack by a significant margin, before the mare finally found her racing rhythm. Gordon expertly angled Himaya toward the inside rail, a move that allowed her to build unchallenged momentum as the race neared its finish line. When the race leader Sir Wong Don began to tire and fade in the closing strides, Himaya’s devastating late burst closed the gap in dramatic fashion, pushing her across the line a head ahead of the competition for the win.
Romane Gordon’s mount Money Box finished a further four and a half lengths behind to claim third place. The winning time for the seven-furlong contest was clocked at 1:30.1, with quarter-mile splits recorded at 23.3, 47.4, and 1:15.1 respectively. For Himaya, the victory marked her third career win from 51 total starts, boosting her lifetime race earnings to nearly $3.5 million. Following the fairytale win, Gordon headed to the scales to complete post-race requirements, with photographer Garfield Robinson capturing the iconic moment of the apprentice jockey’s comeback win.
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2026 BYD Yuan Plus: EV with character
For years, BYD’s Yuan Plus has held its place as one of the Chinese automaker’s top-selling global nameplates — a streak only recently broken by the launch of the larger, newer Sealion 7. Even now, the compact all-electric SUV continues to dominate BYD’s regional sales charts and holds a leading position among all electric vehicle offerings in markets like Jamaica, proving its enduring mass-market appeal.
### Exterior Design
Sticking to a conservative aesthetic aligned with most mainstream SUVs, the Yuan Plus does not adopt BYD’s popular Ocean-themed design language reserved for its ocean-named models. Instead, it features the brand’s signature Dragon Face styling, a visually inoffensive yet polished look that fits neatly within its compact exterior footprint. The design walks a careful line between contemporary and approachable, avoiding polarizing styling choices that might turn off everyday buyers.### Interior Comfort and Features
Where the exterior plays it safe, the Yuan Plus’ interior leans into more distinctive, playful design choices, while leveraging the benefits of its dedicated all-electric platform to maximize space. Without a internal combustion engine and transmission eating up valuable cabin room, the compact exterior dimensions are misleading: the interior feels far roomier than expected, with extra space for both passenger comfort and cargo storage across the full length of its wheelbase. A standard panoramic sunroof amplifies this sense of openness, flooding the cabin with natural light to create an airy, uncramped atmosphere.Upon entering via keyless entry, the 12.8-inch rotating infotainment touchscreen immediately draws the eye, but the cabin holds more unique character than just this standout tech feature. BYD describes the interior design as fitness-inspired, featuring sculpted two-tone surfaces and unexpected whimsical touches: door handles shaped like rocker arms, uniquely styled air vents, and lower door storage bins fitted with guitar-inspired elastic strings that can actually be strummed for casual entertainment.
Beyond its playful design details, the Yuan Plus comes packed with technology and convenience features that are often only available as costly add-ons on premium SUVs, or missing entirely from many competing gas and electric models. Automated features range from basic automatic lights and wipers to advanced driver assistance systems that can handle short-distance steering and speed control, reducing driver stress. A 5-inch digital driver display keeps key metrics visible at a glance, and multiple control options make accessing the vehicle’s full tech suite simple and intuitive. It also comes standard with all the popular powered convenience features buyers expect in this segment.
### On-Road Performance
Driving the Yuan Plus is a straightforward, stress-free experience, with its compact size eliminating the bulky, cumbersome handling that plagued older traditional SUVs, a benefit amplified by its smooth electric powertrain. The front-mounted electric motor produces 201 brake horsepower and 228 lb-ft of instant electric torque, delivering responsive, brisk acceleration whenever needed and quiet, smooth operation during steady cruising. For a compact mass-market SUV, its handling is more than capable, and the suspension system effectively absorbs imperfections in rough Jamaican road surfaces, keeping cabin disturbance minimal for occupants.Even when driven at higher speeds, the Yuan Plus delivers surprisingly engaging performance, but its biggest practical win for everyday use is its solid driving range. It offers more than 400 kilometers of real-world driving range on a single charge, more than enough for both urban commuting and rural road trips. For charging, it supports 7kW AC charging, and DC fast charging can top the battery from zero to 80 percent in roughly 30 minutes, making long-distance trips convenient.
### Final Verdict
It is not hard to see why the Yuan Plus has become such a massive global sales success for BYD, and why it remains a top choice even after the launch of newer models like the Sealion 7. It pairs solid technical capability with a highly competitive price point and on-road driving dynamics that punch above its compact class. Most importantly, its unique, playful interior touches add a much-needed dose of character to the compact SUV segment, breaking free from the generic monotony that plagues many mainstream models. -
Nautical Star cruises to Labour Day Trophy win
On Monday, May 25, 2026, Jamaica’s Labour Day Trophy lived up to its reputation as a thrilling highlight of the local horseracing calendar, delivering a dominant performance that left spectators talking long after the finish line. Six-year-old dark bay racehorse Nautical Star, bred from sire Dixie Chatter and dam Kiss Me Chocolate (an Evansville Slew mare), secured a convincing 3-and-a-half-length win in the seven-furlong (1,400-meter) Overnight Allowance event, crossing the finish line in a solid time of 1:25.1, with split timings of 23.1 seconds for the opening quarter, 46.2 seconds for the half-mile, and 1:11.3 for six furlongs. What made the win even more notable, however, is that the team behind Nautical Street – jockey Raddesh “Sneaky Fox” Roman and trainer Anthony “Baba” Nunes – is far from satisfied with the result, insisting the talented runner has not yet reached his full racing peak.\n\nThe race unfolded in a textbook come-from-behind pattern for Nautical Star. The horse was not the quickest out of the starting gates, falling back to the middle of the 10-horse field as jockey Roman bided his time in the backstretch. American Aviator, ridden by Tevin Foster, set a blistering early pace, with Unruly Mo (Emelio McLean) and Supremasi (Omar Walker) holding second and third positions through the first half-mile. It was not until the turn into the final homestretch that Roman made his move, guiding Nautical Star up alongside Unruly Mo and Supremasi to close the gap on the leading American Aviator. Within seconds of straightening out for the final push, Nautical Star drew even with the pace-setter, then accelerated away from the entire field with apparent ease to claim the top spot.\n\nDespite the unchallenged margin of victory, Roman made it clear immediately after the race that he and Nunes see plenty of room for improvement. “Neither the trainer nor I were blown away by today’s performance,” Roman told reporters in the winners’ enclosure. “We’re going to have to go back to the drawing board with training and fine-tune his preparation to help him reach the peak we know he’s capable of.”\n\nRoman, who has partnered with Nautical Star for all three of his starts on Jamaican soil, has full confidence in the horse’s underlying talent. “My whole plan going in was to get him a clean break, settle him into a good position, and ask him to unleash his speed over the final three furlongs,” the jockey explained. “This is an incredibly gifted horse, and I truly believe he is one of the top Thoroughbreds currently racing in Jamaica. If he reaches his full potential, he won’t just beat fields like this – he’ll dominate them even more easily than he did today.”\n\nMonday’s win marked Nautical Star’s second victory from three outings since joining the local racing circuit, proving the horse is already a consistent top contender even when not running at 100 percent. In the final standings, American Aviator held on to take second place, while Mark My Identity, ridden by Dane Dawkins, rounded out the top three. The win cements Nautical Star’s status as one to watch in upcoming top-tier Jamaican racing events, as Roman and Nunes work to unlock the horse’s full power in future races.
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Public urination can lead to two months’ jail, City Corporation warns
Authorities in Trinidad and Tobago’s capital are ramping up enforcement of long-standing public nuisance laws, with the Port of Spain City Corporation issuing a stark public warning that public urination carries serious criminal consequences — including up to two months of prison time for convicted offenders.
In an official announcement shared via the city corporation’s Facebook page, leadership emphasized that the capital city deserves public respect, and that public urination is explicitly categorized as a criminal act under local legislation. The offense falls under Section 46(h) of the country’s Summary Offences Act, which labels the act as willful obscene exposure.
Beyond the basic criminal classification, the corporation clarified that individuals caught violating the law can even be formally charged as a “rogue and vagabond” under the statute. For those found guilty, mandatory fines start at 500 Trinidad and Tobago dollars, and convictions can lead to a custodial sentence of up to two months. The statement also added that offenders who fail to pay court-ordered fines may face extended prison time that includes hard labor.
Municipal police have already increased their presence across high-traffic public areas, with regular patrols rolled out across all downtown public squares and busy city districts. The corporation also pushed back on a common excuse for the offense, noting that claims of no nearby accessible restroom do not qualify as a legal defense under the law. All residents and visitors are required to use approved commercial or municipal public restroom facilities when needed.
To complement the new enforcement push, the city’s Street Washing Sanitation Unit already conducts daily deep-cleaning operations across Port of Spain every morning, focused on preserving public health and hygiene across the capital. In closing, the city corporation called on the public to join in keeping the capital clean, noting that collective civic pride starts with individual responsibility and respect for shared public spaces.
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HAPI Pledges Support to Help Bendals Family Rebuild After House Fire
A devastating residential fire has left a Bendals family displaced and without any personal possessions, prompting community organization HAPI to step forward with a formal pledge to help the household rebuild their lives and their home. The blaze destroyed the family’s wooden property, leaving four members homeless after the blaze consumed all of their belongings. Visual evidence shared across social media platforms highlights the extent of the destruction: large sections of the roof and exterior walls have been burned away, leaving charred debris scattered across the entire site.
In an official statement confirming their commitment, HAPI reaffirmed, “Hapi will help you rebuild.” The organization also extended gratitude to individual community members who have already offered donations, resources, and support to the affected household. HAPI’s relief effort was launched in direct response to a public call for action from Senate President and St. George Senator Dr. Philmore Benjamin, who highlighted the family’s urgent need for community assistance following the disaster.
As the organization kicks off coordinated recovery efforts, it is calling on additional members of the public to contribute any support they can to help the family get back on their feet after the tragedy. As of the latest update, authorities have not released any details regarding the cause of the fire, nor have they confirmed whether any injuries were sustained during the incident.
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THE KWAK: Manicous against discrimination disgusted over electricity price confusion and power outages
Dominica’s ongoing public debate over pending electricity price cuts following the rollout of new geothermal energy infrastructure has become the backdrop for a sharp, satirical take on systemic political missteps and long-simmering social grievances, penned by satirical outlet THE Kwak. The piece centers on a fictional feud between two competing advocacy groups claiming to represent the so-called “Manicou people”, sparked by the recent death of Peele Manicou, a figure depicted in a viral photo moments before his passing.
Residents across Dominica have grown increasingly impatient for answers about when the long-promised reduction in electricity costs will actually take effect after the introduction of geothermal power. Even at a recent official press conference where government representatives confirmed the future price cut, they failed to provide a clear timeline for the change. Compounding public frustration, unplanned outages continue to plague the island’s power grid despite repeated public claims that the outages are caused by manicous — wild opossums that are often blamed for tampering with power infrastructure.
Into this public confusion steps Key Manicou, the brother of the deceased Peele Manicou and founder of the newly formed group *Manicous Against Discrimination (MAD)*. In a public statement, Key voiced outrage over both the ongoing stigma against Manicou people and the government’s mishandling of the country’s power crisis. “It has already been more than a year since my brother’s sudden death, and we still have not seen justice,” Key said. “What has been even more hurtful is the endless insensitive, cruel jokes made about Peele in the days immediately after his passing. Now, the same old pattern of unaddressed power outages and government incompetence has pushed me to speak up again for the dignity of all Manicou people. We are not the scapegoat for Dominica’s power failures, and it is long past time that this truth was acknowledged publicly.”
Key also called attention to a deeper, systemic injustice: Manicou people are still not recognized as full citizens under Dominica’s constitution, barring them from even basic rights like voting. “That is the real power issue that no one in government is talking about,” he added. “Once the government ends discrimination against our community and delivers justice for my brother, I can return to full-time advocacy for our rights. Until then, this fight will not end.”
Not all voices within the fictional Manicou community back Key’s stance, however. Chelsea Manicou, Peele Manicou’s widow and founder of a rival group *Manicous Advocating DOMLEC Emphatically (MADE)*, has publicly pushed back against Key’s claims. “Whatever Key says, I stand against it,” she explained in her response. “I am Peele’s widow, left to raise three young children alone on my own, and you don’t see me out here stirring up controversy. I loved my husband, but he and his brother have always been overly confrontational. How else do you explain my husband sacrificing himself inside a power plant in the name of environmental protest, leaving our family behind? Now I have had to take a job with the national power utility DOMLEC to make ends meet, and they have been nothing but supportive to me.”
The piece closes with a clear disclaimer from its creator, THE Kwak, emphasizing that the entire story is an intentional work of satire. The outlet notes that it uses absurd, silly humor to gently mock public affairs and social discourse, and that the content should not be interpreted as factual. “THE KWAK is not meant to be taken seriously,” the disclaimer reads. “If you do take it seriously, I have some recently electrocuted manicou meat I can sell you. Sorry, ‘manicou people’ meat.”
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Antigua and Barbuda Environment Minister Advocates for SIDS Ahead of Bonn Climate Talks
As world leaders prepare to gather for the 64th Session of the UN Subsidiary Body for Climate Change in Bonn, a bloc of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations is amplifying a urgent, unified call for global climate justice, equitable support, and bolder international action to protect their futures from escalating climate disaster.
Leading the charge ahead of the high-stakes negotiations, the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) hosted the “New Tools to Save 1.5°C” forum on May 27, bringing together negotiators and national leaders from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to lay out their core priorities for the upcoming talks. The forum’s keynote address came from Michael Joseph, cabinet minister responsible for health, wellness, environment and civil service affairs for Antigua and Barbuda, who laid out a clear set of demands for wealthy, high-emitting nations: ramp up ambition for greenhouse gas emissions cuts, and tear down economic and structural barriers that block SIDS from accessing life-saving climate finance.
Joseph emphasized that this push for reform is not a political request—it is an existential necessity for SIDS, which bear a wildly disproportionate share of climate harm despite contributing almost nothing to global greenhouse gas emissions. Repeated climate shocks, from intensifying hurricanes to sea level rise, have derailed development progress across small island nations, creating a persistent drag on long-term growth that the international community has yet to address adequately.
“We contribute the least to emissions, but our exposure is one of the highest,” Joseph told the international audience gathered at the forum. “A hurricane throws our economies back for decades. Our countries deserve the right to same level of sustainability as everyone else.”
The Antigua and Barbuda minister also highlighted a crippling structural flaw in the current global climate finance system that penalizes vulnerable small nations. While Antigua and Barbuda is formally categorized as a high-income economy, it remains extremely vulnerable to climate disasters, and its income classification disqualifies it from accessing most low-interest official development assistance. This creates a brutal cycle: when a climate disaster hits, the country must take on high-cost debt to fund recovery, leaving it trapped in a loop of debt and repeated reconstruction that never builds long-term resilience.
Antigua and Barbuda has already made progress in navigating the complex global climate finance system, recently expanding its accreditation to unlock access to up to $250 million in combined grants and concessional loans through the Green Climate Fund. This milestone has positioned the country as a model for other Caribbean SIDS looking to access global climate funding. Even so, Joseph explained, a critical bottleneck remains: limited local institutional and technical capacity to design, approve, and roll out climate resilience projects once funding is secured.
“Antigua and Barbuda has proven that SIDS can access certain climate finance, but actually receiving and rolling out the funds remains a challenge due to our capacity limitations,” Joseph said. “It’s a lot easier for larger countries. For SIDS, we need long term investment in capacity building. We must also look at the unique circumstances of each country and tailor solutions to our specific needs as smaller or larger islands. We all need to build resilience, and the only way we can do this is through financial mechanisms which evolve to effectively support the most vulnerable.”
AOSIS Chair Ambassador Ilana Seid echoed Joseph’s calls for urgent action, pointing to the growing and dangerous gap between what nations have promised in their national climate commitments (known as Nationally Determined Contributions, or NDCs) and the real-world action delivered on core priorities for SIDS: climate finance, capacity building, and technology transfer. Seid made clear that AOSIS’s top goal at the Bonn negotiations is to secure formal international recognition of SIDS’ unique vulnerability and the specific implementation barriers that stand in the way of their resilience building efforts.
As negotiations get underway in Bonn, the unified voice of SIDS puts renewed pressure on large, high-emitting economies to deliver on decades-old climate finance promises and address the structural inequities that threaten the very existence of small island nations.
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Two charged in Easter Monday Bay Garden killing
A fatal public shooting that unfolded over the Easter holiday weekend in Barbados has led to formal criminal charges against two local men, authorities have confirmed. The incident, which took place on Easter Monday at the popular Oistins Bay Garden entertainment and dining hub, claimed the life of 34-year-old Raul Clarke, leaving local communities shocked just days after the holiday celebration.
Law enforcement officials have identified the two accused as 18-year-old Jaheim Canute Collins, a resident of Inch Marlow, Silver Sands, and 29-year-old Shane Anthony Burke, who also previously went by the name Shane Anthony Greene and resides in Ashby Land along Lodge Road. In addition to the primary charge of murder, the pair face a string of other serious criminal offences linked to the shooting. These include multiple violations of national firearms legislation, charges of violent disorder, wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and endangering the lives of other bystanders who were present at the busy bay venue during the attack.
Barbados Police Service confirmed that all charges have been formally filed against the two men, and the accused are scheduled to make their first public court appearance on Wednesday at the Oistins Magistrates’ Court. Investigations into the motive and full circumstances of the shooting remain ongoing as authorities work to build their case for the preliminary hearing. Local residents have called for increased safety patrols at the popular tourist and local spot in the wake of the killing, which has been marked as one of the island’s violent incidents recorded so far this year.