Ministry’s Statement On Increasing Violence

Ministry’s Statement On Increasing Violence

Statement by Ministry of People Empowerment & Elder Affairs on Increasing Violence The Ministry of People Empowerment & Elder Affairs registers its dismay at the prevailing spate of violence in the society as Government designates February 2 and 3, 2019 a...
Prime Minister: Gun Violence Has To Stop

Prime Minister: Gun Violence Has To Stop

It has to stop!  This is Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley’s clear message about the lawless behaviour and gun violence in society. Ms. Mottley made her thoughts known on Sunday evening when she sat down with veteran journalist David Ellis for a wide-ranging 90-minute...
Minister Promises To Combat School Violence

Minister Promises To Combat School Violence

The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training will be drawing on the expertise of a number of professionals to deal with the problem of violence in schools. Addressing the opening of the Barbados Association of Principals of Public Secondary...
Communities Have A Role In Stemming Violence

Communities Have A Role In Stemming Violence

Minister of Youth, Adrian Forde, believes that communities must get back to being ‘our brother’s keepers’ if they are to have a chance at reducing violent behaviour. He made this assertion at an Awards and Prize Giving Ceremony for the winners of the Primary Schools...
Use Music To Stem Violence

Use Music To Stem Violence

“Put your money where your mouth is and invest in Barbados’ youth!” That’s the challenge being put forward by Director of the Criminal Justice Research and Planning Unit, Cheryl Willoughby, to musicians and entertainers, as they called for a greater integration of...

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