The Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force (RSCNPF) is investigating a homicide that occurred on Nevis on the evening of December 27, 2025, between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., in the Barnes Ghaut area. Police responded to a report of gunshots heard in the vicinity. Upon arrival, officers discovered Glenville “Guma” Sylvester Isles, age 56, lying on the ground in front of Spotlight Bar with what appeared to be a gunshot wound to the head. He was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Preliminary investigations indicate that Mr Isles was seated inside the establishment when an unknown assailant approached and fired a single shot before fleeing the area.
The Crime Scene Unit of the RSCNPF processed the scene and collected items of evidential value. Investigations are ongoing, and updates will be issued as information becomes available.
The RSCNPF is appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who has information that may assist with the investigation to contact the nearest police station or report anonymously via the Crime Stoppers line at 707.