Antigua and Barbuda

Author: Travis Crump, Sergeant, Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda

As the Focal Point for Antigua and Barbuda, I write to share on the progress in Implementing the Caribbean Firearms Roadmap from my point of view.

Antigua and Barbuda’s National Action Plan (NAP) under the Caribbean Firearms Roadmap (CFRM) has seen notable successes and challenges since its inception. […]

The Bahamas

Author: Jennifer Bethel, Director of Research and Development Section, Ministry of National Security

The Bahamas’ National Action Plan was approved in 2024 by the Cabinet of The Bahamas. With approval, the National Committee sought to operationalize the Caribbean Firearms Roadmap using select priority areas that aligned with national context. Specifically, The Bahamas assessed its priority areas and chose context-driven actions that would serve to advance the State’s efforts to combat firearms trafficking across the four main goals. […]

Trinidad and Tobago

Author: Renee Adimoolah, nternational Affairs Coordinator, Ministry of National Security

Trinidad and Tobago’s approach to developing a National Firearms Action Plan, reflects a desire to design an effective strategy that fosters inclusivity and shared responsibility amongst stakeholders, as well as address the root causes of firearms proliferation. Additionally, the approach acknowledges that for the Plan to be sustainable, robust monitoring and evaluation mechanisms must be integrated into the overall framework from the beginning. […]

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The Bahamas

Author: Jennifer Bethel, Director of Research and Development Section, Ministry of National Security

The Government of The Bahamas understands that safety and security undergirds the nation’s socio-economic development. The Government is keenly aware that regional security is a concern that involves threats to both the safety and stability of the Caribbean. […]

Antigua and Barbuda

Author: Atlee Rodney, Commissioner of Police, Royal Police Force of Antigua and Barbuda

Greeting from the twin island state of Antigua and Barbuda. In recent years, the Caribbean has encountered a growing challenge: the illicit trafficking of firearms and by extension, humans through our region. In Antigua and Barbuda, we’re all too familiar with the consequences of this pervasive issue, which not only threatens public safety but also hinders our nation’s progress. As we navigate these complexities, the UNLIREC Caribbean Firearms Roadmap has emerged as a beacon of hope in our efforts to enhance security and reduce firearm-related crimes. […]

Haiti

Author: Ralph Stanley Jean Brice, Inspector General, National Police of Haiti

The implementation of Haiti’s National Action Plan for the Caribbean Firearms Roadmap has been marked by a number of challenges to overcome, but also by notable accomplishments so far. […]