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TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT – GRAND REHEARSAL FOR THE FUNERAL OF THE RT. EXCELLENT SIR GARFIELD ST. AUBRUN SOBERS

The grand rehearsal for the State Funeral of the late Rt. Excellent Sir Garfield St. Aubrun Sobers, NH, AO, OCC, will be held on Sunday 25^th July, 2026. As a result, there will be a number of traffic changes in effect.

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ROAD CLOSURES

On the relevant date from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm or until otherwise directed by a member of The Barbados Police Service (TBPS), the following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic:

1. a) Bridge Street
2. b) Lower Bay Street/Lower Fairchild Street
3. c) Lower River Road
4. d) Broad Street
5. e) Prince Alfred Street
6. f) Cheapside
7. g) Fontabelle
8. h) President Kennedy Drive
9. i) Mighty Grynner Highway to Holborn Circle

On the relevant date from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm or until otherwise directed by a member of TBPS, the following roads will be closed to vehicular traffic:

1. a) Skeenes Hill at its junction with Yorkshire Road to the Ridge Roundabout
2. b) Old Newton Road from the exit of the Cemetery to the Ridge Roundabout
3. c) The Ridge Roundabout at its junction with Ridge Road
4. d) Searles Road at its junction with Searles Quarry to the Ridge Roundabout
5. e) The Clay Target Shooting Association entrance to the Ridge Roundabout

TRAFFIC RESTRICTTIONS

On the relevant date from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm or until otherwise directed by a member of TBPS, motorists travelling along the following roads will be restricted.  Delays are expected:

1. a) Michaels Row
2. b) Marhill Street
3. c) Trafalgar Street
4. d) Cowell Street
5. e) President Kennedy Drive from its junction with Westbury to Holborn Circle

TRAFFIC DIVERSIONS

On the relevant date from 6:00 am to 2:00 pm or until otherwise directed by a member of TBPS the following diversions will be in effect:

1. a) Motorists travelling along Upper Bay Street from the direction of Hastings, must turn right at Jemmotts Lane and travel towards Martindales Road. PSV’s will be allowed to travel along Upper River Road and make a right turn onto John Beckles Drive.
2. b) Motorists travelling from Collymore Rock with the intention of travelling to the lower city must turn right at Martindales Road or right at River Road with its junction at John Beckles Road and travel towards Constitution Road.
3. c) Motorists travelling along Roebuck Street from the direction of James A Tudor Roundabout with the intention of travelling to the lower city MUST divert at Pinfold Street.
4. d) Motorist travelling along St. Michael’s row or Hardwood Alley will divert along Spry Street and travel towards Roebuck Street.
5. e) Motorists travelling along Constitution Road will divert at Church Village Road or Spry Street and continue towards Roebuck Street.
6. f) Motorists travelling along Baxters road will divert at Reed street or Sobers Lane and continue to the upper City, no access will be allowed onto Broad Street.
7. g) Public Service vehicles travelling along Baxters road will be granted controlled access to Broad Street.
8. h) Motorists travelling along Upper President Kennedy Drive from the direction of Eagle Hall must divert at Westbury Road and travel either towards Exmouth or Baxters Road. Emergency vehicles working with the funeral service will be allowed access to travel towards Kensington Oval.

NO PARKING

On the relevant date during the relevant periods, no person shall park or allow a vehicle to remain stationary on any of the following roads:

1. a) Fairchild Street
2. b) Michaels Row
3. c) Marhill Street
4. d) Ricketts Street
5. e) Palmetto Street
6. f) High Street
7. g) Trafalgar Street
8. h) Upper Broad Street
9. i) Lower Broad Street
10. j) Cowell Street
11. k) Cheapside
12. l) Fontabelle

OFFENCES

Any person who contravenes these rules or fails to comply with any order given by a member of The Barbados Police Service in uniform, is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction, to a fine of five hundred dollars ($500BDS) or to imprisonment for a term of three (3) months.

These rules do not apply to vehicles used by The Barbados Police Service, the Barbados Defence Force, and the Barbados Fire Service, or any emergency vehicle.

Police Officers will also be deployed on the day, to assist with all traffic management.

The Barbados Police Service thanks the members of the general public for their understanding and cooperation in this matter and apologises for any inconvenience these traffic changes may cause.

PUBLIC NOTICES – COURT WITNESSES

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is asking that the following person attend Supreme Court # 5, Whitepark Road, St. Michael on Tuesday, 28^th July 2026 at 9:00 a.m.

1. Summanah Grovsnor – Wavell Ave Black Rock St. Michael
2. Ravindra Debissaran – Jackman Road, Wavell Ave, Black Rock, St. Michael
3. Lori-Anne Thomas – #5 Palm House Holders Hill, St. James
4. Jamar Davis – Alleynedale, St. Lucy
5. Ahmal Gregory Elias – Dayrells Road, St. Michael
6. Asheka Grant – Dayrells Road, St. Michael
7. Dennis Compton – Corbin Road, Ashton Hall, St. Peter
8. Kodie Gittens – Taitt Hill, St. George
9. Osharie Moore – September Square, St. Mathias, Christ Church
10. Nicholas Andre Harewood – Glebe Land, St. John
11. Charlene Arthur – Odessa MCclean Drive, My Lords Hill, St. Michael
12. Carl Leslie Hinds of Sinckler Road, Haggatt Hall, St. Michael
13. Rashenna Burgess – Pegwell Boggs, Christ Church
14. Andre Hinds –Lower Carlton, St. James
15. Tiffany Haynes of 5th Ave North Close Wildey, St. Michael

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) thanks you the media, for assisting us in this regard.

PUBLIC NOTICES – COURT WITNESSES

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is asking that the following persons attend Supreme Court # 5, Whitepark Road, St. Michael on Tuesday, 14th July 2026 at 9:00 a.m

1. Nessa Joseph – #1 Lowlands, St. Lucy.
2. Christopher Chandler – Vineyard St. Phillip.
3. Arleigh Cox – Dash Valley, St. George.
4. Parousia Bynoe – Hanson Heights, St. George.
5. Jeremiah Butler – Venture, St. John.
6. Angel Gabriel – Venture, St. John.
7. Caleb Brandon – Beckles Road, New Orleans, St. Michael.
8. Lakeisha Watson – Mose Bottom, Hillaby, St. Andrew.
9. Randell Best – Fairview, Christ Church.
10. Shanique Best – #1 Fairview, Christ Church.

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) thanks the general public and the media, for assisting us in this regard.

PUBLIC NOTICES – COURT WITNESSES

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is asking that the following persons attend Supreme Court # 5, Whitepark Road, St. Michael on Tuesday, 14th July 2026 at 9:00 a.m

1. Jamal Blackman – Farm Tenantry Road, St. Peter.
2. Shakira Blackman – Mount Brevitor, St Peter.
3. Donna Cumberbatch – Brighton Close, Brighton, St. George.
4. Adrian Alleyne – 3rd Ave Goddings Road, Station Hill, St Michael.
5. Akeel Blades – Plymouth Square, Cave Hill, St Michael.
6. Ayesha Webster – Garden Land, St Michael.
7. Peter Alleyne – #2 Pine Plantation Close, Pinelands, St. Michael.
8. Errington Allsop – Top Rock, Christ Church.
9. Shakayla Goodridge – #66 Hillside Road, Gall Hill, Christ Church.

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) thanks the general public and the media, for assisting us in this regard.

IN CUSTODY – Ian Alleyne Farrell

Ian Alleyne Farrell alias ‘Cheese’, ‘Tallman’ or ‘Mafia’ of Apt # 1, # 156 Regency Park Christ Church, who was the subject of a “Wanted Man” bulletin, issued on Tuesday 7th July, 2026, in connection with serious criminal matters, is now in police custody.

On Wednesday 8th July, 2026, he was brought into police custody and is currently assisting police personnel with their investigations.

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) wishes to thank the general public and the media for their assistance in this matter.

IN CUSTODY – Kadeem Tristen Otay Dolcy

Kadeem Tristen Otay Dolcy, who escaped lawful custody on Tuesday 7th July, 2026, from Central Police Station, is now in police custody.

On Wednesday 8th July, 2026, he presented himself to Central Police Station and is currently assisting police personnel with their investigations.

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) wishes to thank the general public and the media for their assistance in this matter.

WANTED MAN – Ian Alleyne Farrell

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is seeking the assistance of the general public, in locating Ian

Alleyne Farrell alias ‘Cheese, Tallman or Mafia’ who is wanted for questioning in connection with serious criminal matters.

Farrell, whose last known address is Apt # 1, # 156 Regency Park Christ Church, is

approximately six feet one inch (6’ 1”) in height of a brown complexion and slim built. He has tattoos of stars in his face, the words “Nameless” on his right forearm, “Lord forgive me” and clasp hands on right shoulder and a marijuana leaf with alien on left upper back. He also has 2 gold caps on his bottom teeth.

Ian Alleyne Farrell is advised that he can present himself to the Criminal Investigations

Department at the Black Rock Police Station accompanied by an attorney-at-law of his choice.

Any person, who may know the whereabouts of Ian Alleyne Farrell, is asked to contact the

Criminal Investigations Department at the Black Rock Police Station at telephone numbers 417-

7505/417-7500, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1 800-8477 or the nearest police

station.

Members of the public are also reminded that it is a serious offence to harbour or assist wanted persons; any person caught committing this offence can be prosecuted.

ESCAPED PRISONER – Kadeem Tristen Otay Dolcy

The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) is seeking the assistance of the public in locating Kadeem Tristen Otay Dolcy, 34 years of no fixed place of abode.

Dolcy escaped lawful custody from Central Police Station about 9:10 am on the 7^th July 2026.

Dolcy is of slim built, dark complexion, long forehead, staring eyes and long nose. He also has unkept facial hair and a piercing in each ear. He has a tattoo “ST2” on the left hand and on the right hand the word “Dosy” and the shape of a money bag.

Dolcy was last seen along Chapman Lane.

Any person who may know the whereabouts of Kadeem Tristen Otay Dolcy is asked to contact C.I.D. personnel at the Central Police Station at telephone numbers 430-7189 or 430-7190, Police Emergency at 211, Crime Stoppers at 1 800-8477 or the nearest Police Station

Members of the public are also reminded that it is a serious offence to harbor or assist wanted persons; any person caught committing this offence can be prosecuted.

FATAL SHOOTING – Black Rock

The Police at Black Rock Station are conducting investigations into a shooting which occurred about 5:10 a.m. on Monday 6th July, 2026 at Belfield, Black Rock, St. Michael.

Initial investigations have revealed that a male was outside his residence when he received several gunshots wounds to his body. He subsequently succumbed to those injuries at the scene. A medical doctor visited the scene and pronounced death.

Investigations are continuing.

We are appealing to anyone who may have any information that may assist us to please contact the Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1800-8477, Police Emergency at 211 or the Black Rock Police Station at 417-7500 or 417-7505.

ALL INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL

CRIMINAL CHARGES – Arshad Patel, Mariah Chante Shernell Parris and Julian Omar Jemmott