Is it Safe to Travel to Barbados in 2025? Latest Travel Advisory for the Island

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LATEST NEWS from Barbados:

January 15, 2025: Police Chief Calls for Public Vigilance Amid Rising Crime in Barbados

Acting Commissioner of Police Erwin Boyce has issued a stern warning to criminals in Barbados, stating that the police will relentlessly pursue those responsible for the recent surge in violence, which includes three homicides in the first two weeks of the year. Boyce emphasized that such criminal activity, particularly shootings, and targeted violence, will not be tolerated.

He reassured the public that the police service is committed to keeping the streets safe, ensuring that no area of the island becomes a “no-go zone.” Efforts will also focus on improving road policing and tackling crimes committed using vehicles, especially addressing the dangerous actions of lawless motorcyclists.

Boyce stressed the importance of community involvement in the fight against crime, urging citizens to adopt a “see say” mentality, where they report any suspicious activities or potential criminal behavior.

March 18: Barbados has reduced violent crime – Domestic violence is still an issue.

Barbados has enacted strong laws to protect citizens against domestic violence. Unfortunately, recent statistics show those are not creating the positive impact authorities expected.

In 2023, 572 incidents of domestic violence were reported. This means there was an increase of 21 percent when compared to 2022.

On the bright side, there was a reduction of 2 percent in violent crimes, according to the Barbados Police Service (TBPS). In fact, there were only 21 murders in 2023, which means the country managed to cut these occurrences by over 50 percent in comparison to 2022.

Police community projects seem to have had an impact on these figures. As per the TBPS, local intervention has boosted citizens’ confidence in authorities and decreased their concerns about becoming victims of common crime.