Wednesday, June 10, 2026

Push to reduce road deaths

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Barbados can reduce the number of road fatalities but it would take the dedication and diligence of every road user to do so.
Driver trainer with the Caribbean Academy of Driving Excellence, Junior Jordan said it was his desire to see road deaths reduced to single figures or eliminated altogether.
“We have recorded around 27 road fatalities for the year which is a little higher than last year. One road fatality is one too many and all drivers have to do something to reduce this fatality rate.
“It is my hope that we can reduce that number to single digit if not eliminate it altogether. I know this is a big ask but if everybody ups the ante and steps up to the next level in terms of their own safety, we can do it,” he said. (CA)
Full story in tomorrow’s WEEKEND NATION

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