The state of Barbados’ struggling economy sits at the top of Bishop-designate Senator Reverend Michael Maxwell’s list of concerns.
As the Anglican Bishop of Barbados-elect prepares for his new role, he is already thinking of ways to address the issues stemming from the tough economic times.
“The main concern I think that’s on everybody’s mind is where Barbados is in terms of the economy,” Maxwell said during an interview at his home church in Ruby, St Philip, on Saturday.
“Of course crime is an issue, but I think crime is stemming from the economic situation. If we aren’t able to get ourselves out of this situation we find ourselves in with the economy, then we’ll have to be concerned with the crime,” he added. (AD)
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