Electronic monitoring, parole system on the cards

Barbados could as soon as this year, introduce electronic monitoring and a parole system for people who would otherwise be in jail. Minister of Home Affairs and Information Wilfred Abrahams made the revelation during the latest One-On-One interview produced by the Public Affairs Department. He said the Probation Department is working with the Barbados Prison Service to make it a reality. Minister Abrahams added that the probation system could allow for the early release of eligible prisoners. Subscribe to CBC News: http://www.youtube.com/cbcbarbados Connect with CBC News Barbados Website: https://www.cbc.bb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CBCNews.bb/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbcnewsbarbados/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CBCBARBADOS #CBCTV8 # #