In this gripping episode of Caribbean Tea, we confront a deepening crisis across the Caribbean: rising violent crime and the growing mistrust in the very institutions meant to protect us.

From Jamaica to Trinidad, Guyana to Barbados, communities are grappling with questions of police brutality, misconduct, and systemic failure. Are Caribbean police forces up to the task or are they part of the problem?

Featuring leading voices from law enforcement, legal advocacy, and civil society, this episode dives into the patterns of abuse, the failures of oversight, and the urgent need for reform.

Guests include: 🔹 Paula Llewellyn – Jamaica’s Director of Public Prosecutions 🔹 Nigel Hughes – Attorney-at-law and civil rights advocate (Guyana) 🔹 Gary Griffith – Former Commissioner of Police, Trinidad & Tobago 🔹 Fitz Bailey – Former Deputy Commissioner of Police, Jamaica

Listen now to understand what’s really happening behind the badge — and why restoring public trust in policing is one of the Caribbean’s most urgent challenges.

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In this powerful follow-up to the viral Caribbean Tea podcast episode *“Adrianna: Crisis, Outrage and Accountability,”* we go deeper into the systems and silences surrounding the tragic death of 15-year-old Adrianna Younge.

Featuring Attorney General Anil Nandlall and criminal defense attorney Dr. Dexter Todd, this episode explores the collision of law, politics, and public trust — examining the pressures, narratives, and unanswered questions that continue to fuel national outrage.

🎙️ Is justice being served, or shaped? ⚖️ What does accountability really look like in the corridors of power? 🕊️ And how do we protect the most vulnerable — especially young girls — in a society grappling with institutional failure?

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Guns, Gangs & Governance – The Caribbean's Crime Crisis

The Caribbean is facing a rising tide of violence, fueled by illegal firearms, organized crime, and failing institutions. In this hard-hitting episode of Caribbean Tea, we tackle the region’s deepening crime crisis — one that threatens not only public safety but the very foundations of governance and justice.

Joining the discussion are three leading voices in Caribbean security and public affairs: 🔹 Paul Slowe – Retired Assistant Commissioner of Police (Guyana) 🔹 Professor Ivelaw Griffith – Security & governance expert 🔹 Gary Griffith – Former Commissioner of Police (Trinidad & Tobago)

Together, they unpack: • The root causes of rising gun violence • The breakdown of institutional trust • Political interference and accountability gaps • What meaningful reform must look like

This is more than a crime story — it's a governance wake-up call. Tune in and explore the urgent questions that Caribbean societies must confront.

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