News – Barbados Crime Blog

February 18, 2025 by Amit Uttamchandani 0 comments

Gun Crime Surge: Attorney General Warns of Long Road to Recovery

Attorney General Dale Marshall highlighted the rising trend of firearm-related murders in Barbados, even during years when overall murder rates declined. Citing statistics from 1987 to 2024, he pointed out that firearm killings have significantly increased, with 34 out of 49 murders in 2024 involving guns. Marshall praised The Barbados Police Service (TBPS) for its…

Using the Arts to Fight Crime with New Youth Initiative

The Cultural Expansion Program (CEP), in partnership with the Ministry of Culture and the National Peace Program, has launched an initiative to use culture as a tool to address crime. Endorsed by Senator Dr. Shantal Munro-Knight and Hon. Corey Lane, the program focuses on music, creativity, and community engagement to promote peace and positive change.…

Barbados Teachers Union Warns of Escalating School Violence and Unsafe Classrooms

The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) has raised concerns over escalating violence in schools, warning that some institutions have become “danger zones” for educators. BUT President Rudy Lovell highlighted that teachers are facing physical assaults, threats, and a toxic environment, with some attacks requiring medical attention. Recent incidents at Coleridge & Parry School and Lester…