Police commissioner Sonia Boyce sworn in with PM’s pledge of full backing
Crime
Politics
July 4, 2026
Share this article
Click to view full size
A historic appointment and rising public concern over crime converged on Friday as Prime Minister Mia Mottley vowed full government support for Sonia Boyce, the first woman to lead The Barbados Police Service, tasking her with modernising the force while reinforcing public safety and order.
Speaking after Friday’s swearing-in ceremony at State House, Mottley described the occasion as “a special moment in the life of a nation”, noting that The Barbados Police Service, established in 1835, has been “an enduring feature of this nation’s stability”.
Addressing Boyce directly, the prime minister praised her commitment and leadership:
Crime
Politics
Need the bigger picture?
Share this article
Comments (0)
Download our mobile app
The portable companion to gazettE. Get notifications, track read articles, and more. The latest news from Trinidad and Tobago, in one place.
