Dear Members,
As the 2024 Christmas season surrounds us with joy and reflection, I feel honoured to address you
on behalf of the Barbados Police Association (BPA). This year, like so many before it, has tested us
in ways that required determination, cooperation, and resilience. Yet, amidst challenges, we have
made great strides together, proving that our unity is the foundation of our strength.
This report serves not only as an account of our achievements and challenges but as a heartfelt
thank-you for your unwavering support. It is because of your commitment and contributions that
we can celebrate our progress and look ahead with hope.
Our Shared Achievements
Standing Strong Together for Better Benefits
This year saw significant headway in advocating for your
well-being. From hazard allowances to the establishment
of the Senior Constable position, every step was guided
by the belief that you deserve recognition, security, and
support for your sacrifices and dedication. Your voices
strengthened our collective case and helped push these
measures forward.
Investing in Your Welfare
Recognizing that service to others starts with self-care,
we renewed the Group Health and Life Plan under com-
petitive terms, ensuring that you and your families are
cared for in times of need. Initiatives like the Fun Day
and health fairs allowed us to come together, not just as
colleagues but as a family that supports each other’s
well-being.
Building for a Better Tomorrow
Our stations and facilities are central to our daily work,
and ensuring they are safe and functional remains a top
priority. While challenges remain, progress at Black Rock
and other stations reflects the perseverance of everyone
involved. We will not stop until each member has a work-
place that reflects the respect they deserve.
Fostering Financial Stability
Despite rising costs, our Association remains financially
sound, thanks to careful stewardship and your faith in
us. Loans and grants continued to provide a lifeline to
members in need, demonstrating the real difference we
make in each other’s lives.
Strengthening Our Voice and Vision
With the ongoing work on the BPA’s Constitution, we are
laying the foundation for a more responsive and inclusive
organization. Together, we are shaping a future where
every member has a voice in the decisions that affect us
all.
The Road Ahead
As we reflect on this year, it’s clear that there is still work to do. Challenges such as delayed policy implementations
and staffing shortages test our resolve, but they also remind us why this Association exists: to advocate, protect, and
serve those who give so much to protect others.
I call on you, the lifeblood of this Association, to continue lending your support. Attend meetings, share your ideas,
and let your voices be heard. Together, we can overcome any challenge and seize every opportunity.
A Personal Message of Gratitude
To each of you, I want to say thank you. Thank you for trusting the BPA to represent your interests. Thank you for
standing by each other through trying times. And thank you for your daily service to our communities, often at great
personal sacrifice.
This Christmas, let us cherish our families, our friendships, and the bond we share as members of this incredible or-
ganization. Let us renew our commitment to one another and the ideals that unite us. With your continued support, I
am confident that 2025 will be a year of even greater progress and achievement.
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyous and peaceful Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
In solidarity and service,
Wendley Carter, BSc., B.S.M., J.P.
President, Barbados Police Association
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