The Police say the community of Salt Spring in St James is continuing to see a significant decline in violent crime, with no murders or shootings recorded in the community since the start of 2026.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Rodrick Reid, acting operations officer for the St James Police Division, said the improvement reflects years of sustained collaboration between residents and law enforcement in an area once considered unsafe.

He made the disclosure while addressing a town hall meeting organised by Project STAR at the Salt Spring New Testament Church, where updates on the project’s progress in the community were presented and allowed residents to provide feedback on areas for improvement.