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It is now 36 days since an officer of the Barbados Police Service (BPS) slapped a civilian on Kadooment Day. Commissioner of Police Richard Boyce promised soon after the incident the matter would be investigated – see video at the top of the page. The lack of urgency by the BPS to report on the incident is consistent with how it has dealth with other investigations. The cellphone case in the witness room, the leaked police statements to name two.

The hierarchy of the BPS and the Attorney General of Barbados are currently in a battle to arrest violent crime in Barbados. A key element of the crime prevention strategy is soliciting the support of the public. An effective crime prevention strategy MUST include citizen participation; community policing. How does the BPS expect Barbadians to have trust in the BPS if it continues to show a lack of urgency to resolve incidents with the public in a timely manner?

It is obvious from watching the video what happened, how long will interviews take with two or three of the officers who were present to confirm? Would it have been reasonable to immediately suspend the officer involved with pay until the investigation was completed?

It seems the BPS is operating with an old school approach to management and public relations. It is therefore unsurprising the relative lack of trust in the BPS by Barbadians.

On the weekend a high profile athlete was pulled over by the Miami police. The incident also captured on video suggests policemen dealt with the athlete harshly – do you know that by late evening on the same day one officer was sent on administrative leave?

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88 responses to “Barbados Police Service not serious”

  1. David Avatar
    David

    Cops call

    Police urges man targeted by masked men to come in

    by BARRY ALLEYNE

    barryalleyne@nationnews.com

    THE BARBADOS POLICE SERVICE last night made an appeal for a person of interest in the recent spate of gun violence to turn himself in.

    At a late-night press conference – the third of the day – attended by Commissioner of Police Richard Boyce and investigators from the Major Crimes Unit, it was also revealed that the same man had been the target of masked men who killed three people and injured eight others at the Majestic Bar in Nelson Street, The City, early Saturday morning.

    Detective Inspector Mitchell Roach, head of the Major Crimes Unit, identified Jakobi Talik Germain, 26, of Wellington Street, The City, and 8th Avenue, New Orleans, in St Michael as that person of interest.

    Roach said intelligence gathered suggested that Germain and maybe 14 other people are directly connected to several feuds between members of rival gangs, involving intense gun play, mostly in Christ Church communities in the past four months.

    Christ Church

    Roach noted that the violent crimes were concentrated in the Southern Division, mainly in the areas of Gall Hill, Silver Hill, Sargeant’s Village and Wotton, but had extended farther to Silver Sands, all in Christ Church.

    “Mr Germain, you are needed by the Criminal Investigations Department to assist with some of our investigations into incidents of violent crime that we are experiencing. If he intends to come in he can turn himself in at any police station, accompanied by an attorney or a friend of his choice,” Roach said during the special press conference at police headquarters on Roebuck Street just before 9 p.m.

    The senior cop said police would pay special attention to those southern districts in the days ahead. “We intend to conduct vigorous investigations in Silver Sands, Gall Hill, Sargeant’s Village, and Black Rock and its environs,” Roach told reporters.

    “Investigations in the Southern and Bridgetown Division led us to the person of interest. The cause of these events stems from feuds between the districts of Sargeant’s Village, Wotton, Silver Hill, and Gall Hill districts, and onto Silver Sands, where associates have been involved in violent crimes. The groups are clashing with firearms, and people have lost their lives,” the detective said.

    Roach said that investigations into Saturday’s killings at the Majestic Bar, had confirmed that Germain had been in the area at the time, and was the target.

    “Mr Germain’s address is the Wellington Street area which is close to Nelson Street, and he frequents that area. He also frequents the bar. Our investigations show that Germain was in that area of the establishment, and the assailants targeted the area where he and others were gathered. Unfortunately, the others who were also gathered lost their lives. Mr Germain was left untouched.”

    “Some of these people we consider to be involved in these crimes are associated with Mr Germain. It is our intention to carry out investigations into them as well.”

    According to Roach, the feuds stem from disputes between the young men through personal issues, and social media influences.

    At the same time, investigators revealed last night that they had already made multiple arrests yesterday into other serious crimes.

    Roach confirmed that around 10:06 a.m. police engaged a vehicle – a silver grey Toyota Axio – in Redman’s Village, St Thomas, which led to a pursuit. Two occupants fled from the car, but the driver continued and struck a parked vehicle. That man, Kaleel Tremain Shaquon Goodridge, 23, of Hillside Road, Gall Hill, Christ Church, was apprehended. He had been the subject of a previous wanted man bulletin.

    Later, another vehicle was intercepted in Redman’s Village, and three persons were arrested.

    “They are assisting police with investigations into several serious incidents of crime,” said Roach.

    In his address last night, Boyce also revealed that their intelligence had determined that about 15 people in the country were largely responsible for the recent spate of brazen shootings.

    “We are aware of who is driving this situation. We want to bring some semblance of normalcy back to Barbados.

    “Come on board with us,” he said to Barbadians. “We intend to deal with this issue and bring it to a screeching halt,” the commissioner said.

    Source: Nation

  2. David Avatar
    David

    Check the highlighted sentence in the article highlighted by the blogmaster. If you want the public’s support, especially from the people with information you (BPS) have to treat people with respect. How many days since the probe in the Kadooment slapping incident?

    #respect

    No letup on gunmen

    by COLVILLE MOUNSEY colvillemounsey@nationnews.com

    COMMISSIONER OF POLICE Richard Boyce has vowed to intensify efforts to crack down on illegal firearms and crime, responding to the surge in gun violence and a bloody weekend of four homicides.

    Surrounded by his senior team and crimefighters pulled from some of the crack squads of the Barbados Police Service at headquarters, Roebuck Street, yesterday morning Boyce described the mass shooting in Nelson Street on Saturday as a “dark moment” in the country.

    But the constabulary was teaming up with the Barbados Defence Force, he said, to combat the rise in violent crime, particularly gun-related incidents.

    As Boyce was speaking at his press conference, his officers were responding to another shooting death, this time at Lower Carlton, St James, where a 22-year-old young man was killed, and a six-yearold girl also suffered a gunshot injury, in the latest daylight gun attack.

    “The level of firearms in the country is alarming, and we must take decisive action to address this threat,” Commissioner Boyce declared at the presser. He emphasised that the police and the BDF were ramping up joint operations, increasing their presence in high-crime areas, and adopting a zerotolerance approach towards illegal activity.

    “We will leave no stone unturned in our efforts to bring those responsible to justice,” Boyce added, referring to the assailants involved in Saturday’s shocking attack.

    In that Nelson Street tragedy gunmen opened fire on a crowd during a celebration and left the country in a state of shock as three died and eight others were injured, six of whom are receiving medical treatment.

    “For us, this is a dark moment in our country,” Boyce stated, acknowledging the nation’s grief and anxiety following the incident.

    He warned camera-toting members of the public to get out of the way of the police when they were executing their duties.

    “Please do not get in our way to take recordings or pictures. There will be zero tolerance for anyone who interrupts our duties,” Boyce cautioned.

    He provided a detailed breakdown of crime statistics, showing that while overall crime has decreased by three per cent compared to the same period last year, gun violence remains a significant challenge.

    Major crimes have seen a 17 per cent reduction, but homicides have surged dramatically, with 37 reported so far this year compared to 14 at this time in 2023. Of these slayings, 26 were committed with firearms.

    “The primary criminal threat to our safety and security is the issue with firearms,” Boyce warned, highlighting the pervasive role guns are playing in violent crime.

    Firearms

    Despite the Police Service’s efforts, firearms continue to enter the country, often smuggled in via coastal areas or concealed in cargo arriving by air. Boyce revealed that 53 illegal firearms have been confiscated so far in 2024, slightly higher than the 52 seized by the same time last year. He made it clear that the police will not relent in their mission to remove as many firearms as possible from circulation.

    In response to the escalating violence, Boyce announced that the Barbados Police Service and the Barbados Defence Force would step up their joint efforts, increasing their presence in districts known for high criminal activity.

    “We will dominate some districts,” Boyce said, explaining that the police would target areas where firearms are being trafficked and used. He assured the public that police and military personnel would be on duty around the clock in problem areas to maintain order and prevent further outbreaks of violence.

    Boyce also made a clear appeal to the public, asking for their cooperation in combating gun violence.

    “If you see something, say something,” he urged, stressing the importance of community involvement in helping law enforcement address crime. He also warned against interfering with police operations, particularly during active investigations.

    The Commissioner called on all citizens to join the effort to restore peace and security.

    “We cannot sit idly by and hope or wish things away. It calls for firm, decisive action,” he stated, while reminding the public that officers were partners in the community.

    He urged everyone to work together in creating a safer environment.

    “Our intent is to make the country the best it can be in terms of the absence of lawlessness. We in the police service cannot do it on our own.”

    Source: Nation

  3. David Avatar
    David

    “Believe you me”

    Prime Minister to address country on violence

    PRIME MINISTER Mia Amor Mottley is expected to speak soon on the bloody violence affecting the country, the latest being the fatal mass shooting in Nelson Street, The City, on Saturday morning and the shooting death of a 27-year-old man in Lower Carlton, St James, yesterday morning.

    Last night, she assured residents that law enforcement in Barbados is on top of the situation, as they have a pretty good idea of the makeup of the “relatively small group of individuals involved in these dastardly acts of antisocial behaviour”.

    “As our grandparents would have told us – day does run until night catches it. This small group of individuals will not reign terror in this country – not under our watch!” she declared.

    The Prime Minister also hinted that she would be addressing the issue of crime and antisocial behaviour in the context of a whole-of-nation approach which the Government has been advocating since she invited Bajans to step up in the fight against guns and violence.

    “We are not going to lay back on these issues. As we had cause to say before, there will be no retreat and no surrender. The Government is observing, the Government is listening and the Government is also acting.

    “We are aware of the three or four issues of major concern to Barbadians at this time and we intend to address them frontally in the days and weeks ahead. Barbadians should not panic. This is a battle that we can overcome together,” she stated.

    (AC)

  4. The OG Avatar
    The OG

    Mia should have already taken the microphone. Isn’t it amazing that a woman who “who carries around her own microphone, in case the need arises” or who cannot see a microphone and avoid it often go silent at the most critical time?

    This is the worse form of leadership there is. Ducking and dodging, putting a finger in the air to see how the wind is blowing, surfacing when she think the wind has died down and uttering a lot of nonsense. A blatherskite, if ever there was one.

    Mia, you need to step up and step out. Deliver that speech today. The country demands it; the people need it. We know it will be useless, but we need a fix to ease our pain.

    Your supporters had enough time to gather their thoughts and to get their propaganda and defensive material ready. Talk now and let them take the field afterwards.

  5. David Avatar
    David

    One did not have to listen too carefully to the police officer yesterday to detect his concern about individuals currently importing 3D printers. Jesus H, how long does it take to impose a restriction or vetting process to license or register those who want to import this device?

  6. Hants Avatar
    Hants

    four

    https://starcomnetwork.net/blog/2024/09/16/police-capture-four-shooting-suspects-intercept-two-vehicles-urge-a-key-suspect-to-surrender/

  7. Sargeant Avatar
    Sargeant

    Don’t get to listen to Brasstacks often, but today I tuned in and heard the moderator echo a point I have been making on these pages for some time i.e. that the AG is the longest serving AG in Barbados’s history and there is nothing to commend him for any action that he has taken during that period to enhance his position.

  8. David Avatar
    David

    @Sargeant

    To fire or demote Marshall would/could potentially compromise harmony in the hive. Marshall is a card carrying member of the old guard.

  9. Sargeant Avatar
    Sargeant

    @David
    So was George Payne and where is he now?
    This is a small island and the AG and by extension the Gov’t seems unable to get serious crime under control. They have installed the former COP as a consultant in the AG’s office, recently it added to the Cabinet a “Crime Prevention Minister” a title which seems Monty Pythonesque and still relied on a local community leader to broker what was termed a “truce” until recent murders derailed it, it appears that it has have run out of answers.

    What are they to do now? More platitudes from the AG? More wringing of hands from the PM? Maybe the Barbados public is not perturbed by the latest criminal activity as the answers to my very unscientific survey reveals “they (the shooters) know who they are looking for” or “they are taking out each other”.

  10. David Avatar
    David

    @Sargeant

    You assume George Payne was forced out by Mia and only Mia? The elders of the BLP wheel a lot of influence unlike the DLP.

  11. David Avatar
    David

    Good to hear the usually silent COP being a wealth of information.

    Boyce: It’s personal disputes, not gang warfare

    DESPITE THE TRAGIC mass shooting in Nelson Street last Saturday morning, closely followed by another shooting death on Sunday, Commissioner of Police Richard Boyce is confident that crime-fighting initiatives are working.

    He revealed that the swift response of officers to that fatal shooting in the wee hours of Saturday was a result of the Save Our Sons programme and increased patrols in high-crime areas, and that reaction time likely prevented further bloodshed.

    “That officers were on the scene in under two minutes shows that our measures are working. Had the police not intervened as swiftly as they did, things could have spiralled out of control. Our timely presence curtailed any potential acts of revenge that could have resulted in even more fatalities,” Boyce said on Sunday morning during the first of three press conferences at police headquarters on Roebuck Street, The City, that day.

    He pushed back against the perception of widespread gang wars, attributing the spate of shootings to long-standing disputes between individuals, exacerbated by easy access to firearms.

    “I wouldn’t call it a gang war. The real issue is the ready availability of guns. Firearms give people a sense of false courage and that’s when disputes turn deadly.”

    The Commissioner acknowledged that while police had success in seizing weapons, the inflow was still a significant challenge.

    Illegal guns

    “Every firearm we take off the street is a win for us, but it’s an ongoing process, like fishing. You throw the net, catch what you can and then throw it again. We’re going to keep doing this until we’ve made a real dent in the number of illegal guns circulating on the island.”

    He said police were working closely with other stakeholders to address gun smuggling. “We’ve had productive discussions with stakeholders and I can assure you that we are moving in the right direction to better protect our borders.”

    The press conference also touched on the Barbados Police Service’s success rate in solving murders.

    Of the 37 homicides this year, 18 have been solved, but the 49 per cent clearance rate was slightly below the ideal target of 60 per cent, Boyce said. That was on par with previous years but police were working to improve it, he added.

    “Some years are tougher than others but we’re constantly putting in the work, day and night. We aim for anything over 60 per cent, and we’re pushing hard to get there.”

    A significant part of the challenge in solving these crimes, he explained, was the nature of gun violence.

    “With firearms, a person can stand far away and commit a crime before anyone even gets a good look. That makes it more difficult for us to get the information we need, but our detectives are experienced, well-trained and determined.”

    He acknowledged that laws in other countries, such as Jamaica, had been successful but remained cautious about whether similar approaches, such as the declaration of states of emergency, would work.

    Boyce assured the public that the police had strong partnerships with regional and international agencies and “if it reaches a point where we need outside help, we won’t hesitate to ask for it”.

    The Commissioner also sought to calm growing public fears about socialising at certain places.

    “We understand that the public is fearful, but we are doing everything in our power to get these guns off the streets. This is a 24-hour operation and our officers are out there every day, working to make Barbados safer. The fear is real, but we’re on it.” (CLM)

    Source: Nation

  12. David Avatar
    David

    Clueless!

    “‘NOT OFF THE TABLE’
    COP SAYS AMNESTY, CURFEWS COULD BE CONSIDERED TO ARREST GUN CRIME

    A gun amnesty is under consideration while the introduction of curfews is not off the table as lawmen search for strategies to respond to the rising gun violence that continued on Monday night.
    And while acknowledging that antigang legislation has sometimes worked in other Caribbean countries, Commissioner of Police Richard Boyce said it was not a panacea for the island’s crime problem.
    At one of several press conferences on Sunday, the island’s police chief said thought is being given to a gun amnesty programme to reduce the number of illegal firearms in circulation. This would allow individuals to surrender their firearms without facing prosecution. Boyce sees it as a critical tool for reducing gun violence.
    “We need to get these firearms out of the hands of the criminals. A gun amnesty provides a way for persons to hand over their firearms without fear of legal repercussions,” he said, emphasising that the amnesty is part of a larger effort to make the streets safer and to prevent further bloodshed. Authorities plan to run a public awareness campaign encouraging people to take advantage of the opportunity to surrender their weapons once an amnesty is announced.
    Alongside that strategy, it has been suggested that curfews be implemented in high-crime areas, particularly during nighttime hours when most shootings occur.
    Boyce did not rule out that possibility.
    Asked about tougher measures, including anti-gang legislation, he pointed out that countries like Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago have implemented such laws as well as declared states of emergency to help law enforcement dismantle organised criminal groups and impose harsher penalties, “and it works sometimes, and sometimes it doesn’t work”.
    However, the top cop said laws alone won’t solve the problem.
    “We have to try every avenue… but one of the main things that we have to look at, in addition to that, is the demand factor for these firearms,” he said.
    Earlier this year, Opposition Leader Ralph Thorne called on the government to introduce anti-gang legislation in response to the surge in homicides. Attorney General Dale Marshall said the administration had not ruled it out.
    “No options are off the table,” he said. “It is something that I, as AG, am considering. It is something that, when I consider it, I will have a discussion with Cabinet and see if I can get Cabinet’s feel on it. But I will not say that the government at this time has made a determination about anti-gang legislation. It’s something that we spoke about previously.”
    The easy availability of illegal firearms continues to be a major driver of homicides, with guns entering Barbados via various methods, including small fishing vessels and hidden in cargo. Boyce said law enforcement is working with stakeholders to tighten border controls and prevent firearms from entering the country.
    “We are fully aware of that problem, and I can assure you that recent discussions with our stakeholders [show] things are moving in the right direction in protecting our borders,” he said.
    The police commissioner admitted that the police force is also grappling with a staff shortage, operating with 1 232 officers out of a required 1 530. To address this issue, the police service has launched recruitment drives, aiming to bring more officers into the force.
    Boyce expressed optimism about these efforts: “We are seeing more persons coming in, filling out the forms, and going through the process of interviews to make that move into the organisation…. Having those persons come on board will no doubt have a positive impact.”
    The police press conferences on Sunday came on the heels of a mass shooting at a bar in Nelson Street the day before when masked men killed three people and injured eight others.
    On Monday night, lawmen were probing another shooting, this time in St Christopher, Christ Church, where a gunman left a man with multiple injuries.
    His identity and condition were not known up to late Monday night.
    Amid the crime surge, Anglican Bishop, the Right Reverend Michael Maxwell issued a statement condemning the acts of violence and appealing to those caught up in the gang and gun culture to put down their weapons.
    “Please cease from seeking vengeance and the life of the one who offended you, harming innocent bystanders and causing distress to the lives of those families who lose loved ones through these violent crimes,” he pleaded on Monday night.
    “Always be mindful of the saying ‘crime does not pay’ and there is a better way to live your life than always being on the hunt to take a life or being on the run from losing yours.”
    Bishop Maxwell said it was the prayer of the Anglican Church “that we will be able to break this cycle of precious lives being lost by way of violent crimes and stay clear of the record high number tallied in 2019 of 48 murders”.
    After several forums on discussing the crime issue, the Anglican Bishop said, it is time for decisive action: “Action focused not only on having walks or marches for peace and safety or the observance of days for praying for peace as important as both of these are, not simply action by the police and defence force, assisted by the community, in capturing and penalising offenders by way of incarceration that hopefully will also include rehabilitation, but action that is also based on seeking to transform the will, heart and mind of those who are on the verge of committing such heinous acts and providing the means or opportunity for them to be gainfully employed and make an honest living.”
    (RG/DP)”

    Source: BT

  13. The OG Avatar
    The OG

    “He provided a detailed breakdown of crime statistics, showing that while overall crime has decreased by three per cent compared to the same period last year, gun violence remains a significant challenge.”

    In my journey here I strolled by our ‘Homicide tracker’ and saw that we had 21 murders in 2023 and are already at 39 in 2024, an almost 100% increase. For those who nitpick, please note that I said almost.

    So tell me what crimes are down, jay walking and picking your nose in public. Perhaps our policemen need to depart from the usual way of counting crime.

    Try to keep your eyes on the bouncing ball, ignore their lips.

  14. The OG Avatar
    The OG

    “and still relied on a local community leader to broker what was termed a “truce” until recent murders derailed it”

    Ego stopped them from giving ‘Mr Bull” any credit for the lull in gun violence. It would be interesting to know what is going on behind the scenes at this time. Is ego still in play, to proud to ask for help?

  15. David Avatar
    David

    There is a difference between reported overall crime and violent crime i.e murders

  16. The OG Avatar
    The OG

    BT on COP
    “He provided a detailed breakdown of crime statistics, showing that while overall crime has decreased by three per cent compared to the same period last year, gun violence remains a significant challenge.”
    Me:
    “… Perhaps our policemen need to depart from the usual way of counting crime.”
    Response
    “There is a difference between reported overall crime and violent crime i.e murders”

    -x-
    You have developed an unenviable knack for missing the point.

    Telling folks that overall crime is down whilst the number of murders almost doubled and are projected by some to reach half of a century(~150% increase) is making pure sports. These comedy routines by public officials must stop as most of us are missing the joke (point)

  17. David Avatar
    David

    You are missing the point. The COP is communicating a message to achieve an objective because he has several audience. One is to boost the moral of his officers who are short handed and have to be out at nights running behind palings to catch teenagers with guns. It is up to the media to unpack what he is saying which should be – do not conflate violent and general crime. What do you want him to do, decry the effort of his force while you sit in your bedroom throwing potshots?

    The blogmaster has no problem with the CoP selling the numbers to avert public panic but it has to be supported with workable measures.

    We have brains!

  18. Bush Tea Avatar
    Bush Tea

    This figure of ‘overall crime’ that is regularly trumpeted by the Police is just a lotta shiite.
    What they mean is ‘overall crime REPORTED’ to them.

    Anyone who interacts with the Police Service, UNLESS DEALING WITH A PERSONAL ACQUAINTANCE, could attest to the absolutely POOR reception that is experienced.

    Any opportunity to NOT report a crime is therefore ENCOURAGED by this shabby customer service.

    Secondly, in almost EVERY case NOTHING COMES of these reports. The Police cannot be bothered by such reports of what they consider ‘petty’ crimes. Even when they do, the resulting court process is HELL for witnesses, victims, family etc. – and that is where they even MANAGE to find the files…

    Finally, as DEMONSTRATED by this last move to NO LONGER attend traffic accidents unless they are ’serious’, THEY DO NOT CARE about such violations.
    Practically EVERY accident (or even near miss – such as the recent ZR driver in Collymore Rk) is a result of a traffic VIOLATION – so the Police Service is in fact telling us to ‘F-off’ and stop bothering them with such crimes…

    No damn wonder ‘overall crime’ number keeps going down…

    This just provides COVER for such crimes as Murder, BRIBE-TAKING, Misappropriation of public funds, money laundering, etc – which we all know are GROWING daily…
    in such areas as
    -STEAL housing
    -HOPEless housing
    -Four Seasons
    -Radical Vaccines like scams
    -NIS write-offs
    -$7500 cheques
    etc.

    Why not report on all these categories?

    What a damned place.

  19. David Avatar
    David

    @Bush Tea

    Correction: the police will attend traffic accidents if it is warranted.

  20. The OG Avatar
    The OG

    “What do you want him to do, decry the effort of his force while you sit in your bedroom throwing potshots?”
    🙂 🙂 🙂
    Not bad..
    Beside his ability to take a whipping, the blogmaster is also able to make his points in a humorous manner.

  21. 555dubstreet Avatar
    555dubstreet

    People are allegedly using guns to settle their beefs with each other.
    Which could be read as, they think they can get away with murder without being caught and arrested with the punishment of going to jail for it.

  22. Hants Avatar
    Hants

    worth reading .

    https://barbadostoday.bb/2024/09/17/a-new-low-for-barbados/

  23. Bush Tea Avatar
    Bush Tea

    the police will attend traffic accidents if it is warranted.
    ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
    This was ALWAYS the case.
    So what was the hullabaloo starting Sept. 15 all about?

    Did you miss the back peddling AFTER the public pointed out the folly…?

  24. Bush Tea Avatar
    Bush Tea

    “they think they can get away with murder without being caught and arrested with the punishment of going to jail for it”.
    ~~~~~~~~
    @ Kiki
    ‘going to jail’ is ONLY a punishment if you have a better life outside…or reputation to protect.

    When large segments of a society fall into neglect, the REALITY for many is that jail represents an IMPROVEMENT in life.
    When such persons are accustomed to the CRUELTIES of everyday life (both giving and getting), then prison means NOTHING.. indeed it may represent a badge of achievement.

    Then when we have a legal system that is DESIGNED to delay, lose files, procrastinate, and eventually HAVE TO GIVE BAIL, these killers become literal heroes when released…

    The legal lunatics are in charge of our brass bowl asylum.

  25. Hants Avatar
    Hants

    church.

    https://barbadostoday.bb/2024/09/17/legal-year-opens/

  26. 555dubstreet Avatar
    555dubstreet

    The point missed is killers are not going to jail

    Police ‘seeking’ suspect means he is still freely rapping away like Papose in law library

    [End of Law Library part 1]
    This is just a briefing of the knowledge I process
    In the belly of the beast they put you to the test
    My law library, what chapter is next?
    Section 120.10 “Warrant of Arrest,” Law Library

    [Start of Law Library part 2

    [Hook]
    Section 120.10 “Warrant of Arrest,” Law Library
    I promised you the rest
    Call your friends on they Sidekicks and Blackberries
    Tell ’em Papoose droppin’ that Law Library
    Take these bars and put ’em in your conversary
    But you can’t shop with that, you need fetty
    Acquire this knowledge by any means necessary
    Welcome to part 2, Law Library

    [Verse]
    A local criminal court has a process
    It’s procedures they gotta go through to make arrest
    If you don’t understand I’ll explain it
    The soul function of this process is to bring you in for arraignment
    Cops looking for you with guns, kinda dangerous
    A bounty on your head illustrated
    A piece of paper subscribed by an issuing judge
    That contains the name of the court, the date it was issued, and a name
    Or a title of an offense, the defendants full name
    Nickname or government
    Yeah man, they even write your nickname
    Underneath is the police officer it reads his name
    It’s a court issued document with these things on it
    This piece of paper has a name, it’s called a warrant
    Had a previous court date and you ignored it
    Try not to make police contact, you got a warrant
    Left a phone number at your crib, told you to call it
    Ridin’ around with your picture, you got a warrant
    You got two choices on one hand
    Do the Gingerbread Man, “Catch me if you can”
    Living off the land, live on the lamb
    You just a nephew to Uncle Tom and Uncle Sam
    On the other hand if you street educated with a good lawyer
    You could have the warrant vacated
    If you got the bail money and you Thug-A-Cated
    Fight the case from the outside, regulate it
    Cause when a criminal action has been commenced
    To issue a warrant they gotta get the court convinced
    So they file what’s called an accusatory instrument
    They go through drastic measures to seek imprisonment
    But if the instrument is not sufficient on its face
    They paperwork ain’t right they lookin’ outta place
    They didn’t produce enough evidence, check this
    That accusatory instrument get dismissed
    No warrant is granted now the cop’s pissed
    Back out on the streets lookin’ for a snitch

  27. Hants Avatar
    Hants

    shooting.

    https://x.com/CBCBARBADOS/status/1835844787921895725

  28. 555dubstreet Avatar
    555dubstreet

    (*) clarification

    live on the lam*

    On the lam means ”running away” or ”being a fugitive from the law”; bureaucrats would say ”in escape status. ” The origin of the expression is in heated dispute among slang etymologists.

    there should be two Os* in papoose

  29. David Avatar
    David

    @Bush Tea

    We need a more relevant model of development. We use to have opportunities to export labour in the 60s. We are categorized as an aging population and at the same time we have fallen short as far as training our young people to generate relevant services and products to sustain the country. Instead we are here with a destructively rebellious culture threatening to destabilize a one leg economy.

  30. David Avatar
    David

    https://www.instagram.com/p/DABkR0rPihK/?igsh=cm92bjJjenRjYW5y

  31. Hants Avatar
    Hants

    nuttin to worry bout.

    https://nationnews.com/2024/09/17/boyce-its-personal-disputes-not-gang-warfare/

  32. John Avatar
    John

    More lies out of his mouth about it’s not gang related or there was only 1 assault rifle used in a killing when a few months earlier he said that there is fully automatic aks and ars in Circulation there article about on this blog.His senior detective even was saying it was gang related.

  33. David Avatar
    David

    We are a people for a crisis.

    Tannis: Let’s fight crime together

    by COLVILLE MOUNSEY colvillemounsey@nationnews.com

    THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY is urging Government to convene an urgent national consultation in response to the surge in gun violence.

    Trisha Tannis, chairman of the Barbados Private Sector Association (BPSA), is warning that unless the problem is tackled holistically, the country is at risk of severe social and economic repercussions.

    She commended police for their swift action in relation to the recent wave of violent incidents, including the mass shooting at Nelson Street on Sunday, but said that more needs to be done to address the underlying causes of criminal behaviour. Without long-term strategies, she added, Barbados will continue to face similar surges in crime.

    “While we are impressed with the speed at which the police were able to move and identify the source of this current upsurge, the concerns go far beyond just apprehending one individual,” Tannis said. “The business community and members of the public are asking, ‘What happens next?’ Even if we manage to apprehend or secure the voluntary surrender of this individual, the broader issues still remain. How do we prevent this from happening again?”

    Person of interest

    During a press conference on Sunday, lawmen appealed for a person of interest to turn himself in. They revealed that he had been the target of masked men who killed three people and injured eight others at the Majestic Bar in Nelson Street, The City, last Saturday morning.

    Tannis pointed to several factors that appear to be contributing to the crime wave, particularly the challenges facing young men in Barbados. High unemployment, underemployment and gaps in the education system were leaving many with few opportunities, making them vulnerable to criminal activity, she told the MIDWEEK NATION.

    The BPSA chairman said the country needs to focus on long-term solutions to rehabilitate its youth and create economic and educational opportunities.

    “The economic situation, the educational situation and the lack of support for young people are key contributors to what we are seeing. We keep turning out and sending young men onto the streets with no education and little to do, feeding a system that is happy to accept them,” she explained. “It’s not just about apprehending the individuals committing crimes; we need to address the root causes that are pushing them towards this life.”

    Tannis also raised concerns about the public’s growing fear. With violent incidents occurring not just at night but even in broad daylight, she said the longer this fear persists, the more it will harm Barbados’ economy and social fabric.

    ‘Growing fear’

    “People are becoming more cautious about going outside, whether it’s at night or during the day. We’ve seen incidents happen when the sun was coming up and now we have children being injured. This growing fear has economic and social consequences that we cannot ignore.”

    She stressed that crime prevention was not solely the responsibility of the police and called for a united approach, where all elements of society – Government, the private sector, unions, churches and educational institutions – come together to find lasting solutions.

    “We need to come together as a nation, just as we did during the COVID-19 pandemic and the National Insurance Scheme reform. This isn’t just a Government issue, or a police issue or a private sector issue. This is a national crisis, and we need a broad social partnership that includes everyone. We have done this before and we can do it again.”

    Tannis said the flow of illegal firearms and the recent discovery of 3D-printed gun parts were alarming trends that require immediate action. She called on the authorities to strengthen customs and border security to prevent the importation of weapons and other illegal goods, and urged Barbadians to support any necessary political decisions to address these challenges.

    “Customs and border protection must be part of the solution. We’ve identified the problem with illegal firearms and now 3D-printed guns. It’s clear that these weapons are entering the country through our porous borders. Strengthening border security may require tough political decisions, but we need to support the Government when they take those steps,” she said. “This isn’t just about identifying the problem, it’s about taking action to stop it.”

    She emphasised the importance of using data to drive decision-making in the fight against crime. She called for input from sociologists, criminologists and experts who can analyse the social trends contributing to criminal behaviour, particularly among young men.

    “I keep saying we need the data. We need the sociologists, the criminologists and we need to understand where these behaviours are originating. It’s not enough to just say this is an economic issue – we need to dig deeper into the sociological and psychological reasons why young men are drawn into retribution and organised crime. Every society has to deal with crime but when you start seeing children being injured and lives being taken, we’ve breached a barrier that we can’t afford to ignore.”

    She urged the Government to ensure that financial resources are allocated in a way that address the full scope of the problem.

    “When we pledge resources, we need to know how they will be used effectively. We can’t just throw money at ten per cent of the problem. We need a comprehensive understanding of the issue so that when we allocate resources, they go towards solving the entire problem.”

    Source: Nation

  34. Donna Avatar
    Donna

    Steupse! The Anglican Church had a big ass document prepared more than ten years ago on how it was going to mobilise and help the community. “A Beacon of Light” we were going to be! Big meetings held, nuff nuff big talk! I was specially invited to attend by the Sunday school superintendant because “this is what you have been pushing for a long time”. I had given up but I did give it one last try.

    Anyhoo, I got tired of waiting to wear my polo shirt in action. I started wearing it in the kitchen garden. Started spending my Sunday mornings there too.

    Steupse!

  35. The OG Avatar
    The OG

    A thought crossed my mind and I will voice it now.

    If I was the target of gunmen who will killed several people but failed to kill me on the first attempt, I would not want the police circulating my photo, using my name and declaring me a person of interest. If they did so, I would burrow even deeper into my hiding place and not surface until the police made progress with catching the murderers.

    I can understand this police action being appropriate for an assailant but I disagree with it being done for a possible victim. I have not even included the possibility that the criminals may camp out at some police stations and wait for the victim/she as he walked in.

  36. Bush Tea Avatar
    Bush Tea

    Bushie was thinking of the ethical aspects of publishing the details of a suspected VICTIM (witness), and of treating that person as a suspect.
    It almost suggest that the perps were on a legit mission.

    Strange…
    Such thinking needs to be explained to the public – least current and future potential witnesses are led to shy away from helping.

  37. David Avatar
    David

    Antigua trying something new. What are we doing?

    https://antiguanewsroom.com/lower-house-approves-10-p-m-6-a-m-curfew-for-those-under-18/

  38. Hants Avatar
    Hants

    another.

    https://nationnews.com/2024/09/18/one-man-dead-following-dispute/

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