Youths Dropping Out of School Because of Fear of Violence

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Prime Minister Browne expressed deep concern over the rising trend of school dropouts among youths under 16, attributing it to a growing fear of gang violence. The Prime Minister’s remarks shed light on the severe impact that gang feuding is having on communities, particularly the young, who are increasingly caught in the crossfire of these violent disputes.


Prime Minister Browne highlighted the alarming increase in gang-related violence across various communities, citing frequent incidents of “chopping ups” where young individuals are being severely injured. These violent altercations, often rooted in long-standing feuds between rival youth gangs, have resulted in innocent teenagers becoming unintended victims. The Prime Minister pointed to a particularly harrowing incident where a young person was slashed from his temple to his chin and stabbed twice, exemplifying the brutality of these conflicts.


One of the most troubling aspects of this situation, according to Prime Minister Browne, is the growing number of students who are dropping out of school due to fear of being targeted by gangs. He noted that youths as young as 14 and 15 are choosing to stay away from school to avoid becoming victims of violence. “They feel as though if they go to school, they’re going to be targeted,” he said, underscoring the severity of the situation. Some have already narrowly escaped injury, while others have not been as fortunate.


The Prime Minister also discussed the disturbing trend of non-criminal youth joining gangs, not out of a desire for violence, but as a misguided attempt to seek protection. These young people believe that affiliating with a gang will shield them from attacks by rival groups. However, this decision often backfires, as their association with a gang makes them targets for other gangs. “They’re still not getting protection,” Browne warned, emphasizing that the perceived safety of joining a gang is illusory.


Prime Minister Browne expressed concern that the growth of these gangs, fueled by the recruitment of innocent youths seeking protection, could lead to a vicious cycle of violence and further destabilize communities. The trend of increasing school dropouts poses a significant threat to the future of the nation’s youth, as education is critical for their development and prospects.


Prime Minister Browne called for urgent action to address the underlying issues driving youth towards gangs and away from school. He emphasized the need for community support, law enforcement intervention, and educational initiatives to break the cycle of violence and ensure that all young people feel safe to pursue their education. The Prime Minister’s message serves as a stark reminder of the far-reaching consequences of gang violence and the importance of safeguarding the future of the nation’s youth.

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2 COMMENTS

  1. Once again am at a lost. It’s as if our government, law enforcement and law makers on a whole is completely inept when it comes to the curtailment of these gangs. I know something can be done, but I guess you just don’t want to do that something, so these gangs look to be in control and somehow hard to touch, The PM spoke of kids dropping out of schools because of gang violence and it’s amazing to me that he is aware of this and nothing have been done. Just like they ie PM and law enforcement are fully aware where these gangs are located and even the names yet they are left untouched. I listen the PM spoke of uneducated youths without a trade or skill highlighting how much they should be paid and if this amount not on the table, they declined to work and instead head to crime. This is the PM of this country, who’s job is to have and put things in place for the proper development and well-being of every individual living here and some what failed to do so, now we are here.

  2. IT STARTS AT HOME! Parents with no standards or morality raise children and teach them what they know. We all know it, and see it all across the island. Before you run your mouth and comment look around you, open your damn eyes you know me nar lie! Blind leading the blind and the wise step back and watch… shame and disgrace full up this damn island.. ne say wha me say and me nar look back to see who comment after. F*^% this poop

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