Monday, April 20, 2026

Good men, women wanted

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YOUNG PEOPLE who want jobs should not look to the Royal Barbados Police Force if they are unwilling to conform to the standards of the constabulary.

This message is coming from the top brass of the force, notwithstanding that they would like their ranks enhanced with more feet on the ground.

There was also concern expressed about the use of the social media and the flow of illegal firearms into the country.

Speaking at the 138th Passing Out Parade for 39 recruits including five females, Oral Williams, Director of Training and Acting Commissioner of Police said the force was “unable to attract, recruit and retain a sufficient number of suitably qualified applicants to fill existing vacancies in our organisation”.

Please read the full story in today’s Saturday Sun, or in the eNATION edition.

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