In the wake of a recent revelation regarding the growing number of gangs, Barbadians have reacted as a deer would facing the headlights of an oncoming vehicle. The current media coverage of the Christopher ‘Dudus’ Coke matter in Jamaica has exposed to Barbadians how gangs can take root to destroy a community. The jury is out on whether it will destroy Jamaica. Tivoli Gardens in West Kingston Jamaica has now attained the reputation as the most famous garrison community in the world. The Jamaicans appear to be crowding the news of late or so it seems.
It was with deep concern BU read the back page of a local newspaper today (03 June 2010). The story highlighted the arrest of four suspected robbers, the fact three were Jamaicans should cause our liberal thumpers to sit up and take note. Should Barbadians be concerned? Are Barbadians reaping the result of the unmanaged immigration practices of the past decade?
At the risk of being accused of being xenophobic Barbadians need to question the role we want to play in a CSME. It is clear if we continue on the current path, the stable society which Barbadians have enjoyed for decades will be no more.
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