Barbados has implemented comprehensive security measures to ensure a safe and successful hosting of the ICC T20 Cricket World Cup, according to Attorney General Dale Marshall.Local security forces were “ready” and “fully equipped” for the major sporting event, and visiting police forces will be available if the need arises, he told the House of Assembly as he introduced ‘sunset’ or temporary legislation to back up the government’s security plans, revisiting similar laws passed for the 2007 Cricket World Cup.“We’ve made sure that in terms of manpower, we have the best possible manpower arrangements. Both the Barbados Defence Force and The Barbados Police Service have had the benefit of some significant specialised training, and that specialised training continues as I speak,” Marshall said.Declaring that no expense was spared in preparing the island’s security apparatus, he sought to give an assurance that “Barbados is ready to host our share of these games and Barbados, without doubt, is ready to host the finals”.
