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 that there are several people missing who may be presumed dead.

But Miss Ramsay says the Barbados police service has been doing a good job in solving these crimes with a clearance rate that is better than some other countries in the region.

Criminologist Kim Ramsay.