B’dos homicide numbers trending towards record says criminologist
Barbados is on track for a record number of murders this year. This has been disclosed by criminologist Kim Ramsay, who in presenting the findings of her research on crime in Barbados, notes the increase in violent crime in recent years, especially affecting certain areas of the country. Ms. Ramsay drew attention to the fact […]
AG praises police work on crime but worried about societal trends
Attorney General Dale Marshall has praised the police for their work in battling a spike in violent crime as he expresses concern about family dysfunction and declining discipline and values that he believes are critical underlying factors. Mr. Marshall was addressing a symposium where a report on crime in Barbados was presented. He emphasized that […]
A flood of tributes for Brasstacks moderator Blackman
The late Walter Blackman who was one of the moderators on VOB’s Down to Brasstacks call-in program. Mr. Blackman, who was an actuary by profession, passed away today in Atlanta in the USA. General Manager of Starcom Network Anthony Greene joined in the outpouring of tributes. General Manager of Starcom Network Anthony Greene As the […]