Sonia Boyce sworn in as Barbados’ first female Commissioner of Police

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July 3, 2026

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Sonia Boyce sworn in as Barbados’ first female Commissioner of Police

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Barbados’ first female Commissioner of Police, Sonia Boyce, has been sworn in.

Supported by family members, she took the oath of office in a ceremony at State House today.

The appointment was made official in the presence of Acting President Reverend Jeffrey Gibson, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, Attorney General Wilfred Abrahams and other government officials.

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