In 2022, there was a continuous trend of violent crimes in Barbados. The country recorded 43 murders, the second highest total ever. There were also increased efforts by Police and Government to combat crime. The Mia Mottley administration faced criticism for its handling of the crime situation. Many citizens felt that not enough was being done to address the problem and the necessary steps were not being taken to keep …
The recent gun violence in Barbados is the result of the island reaping what it has sown over a period of time, says Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley. She was speaking at a media conference yesterday at the Grantley Adams International Airport, moments after arriving from an overseas trip to several African countries. “We were the most shocked people when we came into office to find the state of lack …
Barbados’ latest murder victim has been identified as Mark Anthony Armstrong, 47, of Hothersal Turning, St Michael. Armstrong was shot and ran into the Granville Williams Bus Terminal at Fairchild Street where he collapsed and died around 10:15 p.m. on Sunday. It was recorded as the 37th murder for the year and the second for the day. Around 10:40 in the morning, 22-year-old Kobe Shepherd was shot multiple times about …
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