History made as Barbados swears in first female Commissioner of Police

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July 3, 2026

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History has been made today as Barbados’ first female Commissioner of Police was sworn in at State House.

His Excellency, the Acting President, the Very Reverend Dr. Jeffrey Gibson, swore in Sonia Boyce as the new Commissioner of Police this afternoon.

Commissioner Boyce will be taking command of the 191-year-old Service following the retirement of Commissioner of Police Richard Boyce.

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