UK pledges £27 million to combat crime and gang violence in the Caribbean - 2024

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The United Kingdom has joined the fight against crime and gang violence in the Caribbean with the announcement of a £27 million funding package aimed at bolstering law enforcement, strengthening justice systems, and creating opportunities for at-risk youth across the region.

Another £5 million has been allocated to the One Safe Caribbean Fund, the regional arm of the Inter-American Bank (IDB) promoted Alliance for Security, Justice, and Development between Latin America and the Caribbean to support regional security systems.

Speaking during the launch today, Foreign Secretary David Lammy noted the UK's commitment to addressing what he described as shared challenges of illicit funding, corruption, and organized crime.

📸: Haroon Greenidge

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