The Government of the United Kingdom is warning British tourists to be extra careful in Barbados due to an increase in violent crimes.
Last Wednesday the government updated its safety and security advisory to those with plans to visit Barbados.
In a quick response, the Barbados Minister of Tourism, Ian Gooding-Edghill, who returned from the UK last week, told the Sunday Sun that recent meetings with British stakeholders did not indicate local crime problems were a major issue for the country's tourism clients heading there for summer and winter breaks.
The UK, through its official government website, warned its citizens that there was an increase in gun-related crimes, violent robberies, sexual assaults and even car-jacking in Barbados in recent months.
They are therefore being cautioned to pay special attention to their personal safety and security while in Barbados.
In response to the move, Mr Gooding-Edghill made it clear that Barbados continues to work hard to protect its tourism product.
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