Government announces gun courts and tax breaks for security systems

The Government will establish two dedicated gun courts and introduce tax concessions on security equipment as part of new measures to address the escalation in gun violence.

Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn made the announcement during the presentation of the Budgetary Proposals and Financial Statement in the House of Assembly, saying the rise in violent crime has alarmed many Barbadians.

“We are all concerned about the recent escalation of violence,” he said, adding that some incidents...