Barbadians are being asked to stand up in combatting the upsurge in crime.
President of the League of Young Socialists, Kevon Henry made the call via a press statement, noting the crime situation in Barbados and the manner in which these acts have become more brazen.
“Prime Minister, the Honorable Mia Amor Mottley had stated “not bout here” and we should echo this message. It is time that we have a serious conversation; realizing that the greater percentage of society is simply not interested in their theatre of war.” Henry said.
In making reference to the most recent incident in which a man was shot just meters away from a school, Henry said, “It is wrong for the reckless few to continue to constantly interrupt our lives and livelihoods. It is worst for our children to be forced to witness and experience the trauma caused by these acts of brazen, anti-social behaviour.”
The Young Socialist believes that is not only the job of the Attorney General and the Commissioner of Police, but of all Barbadians, to help restore order. “Let us not just clean the roads and gullies of our country, let us clean it of the criminal element; starting immediately by each of us doing our small part,” Henry stated.