Family conflict leading to homelessness 

Family conflict is the number one cause of homelessness in Barbados.

According to the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs Jehu Wiltshire, a situational analysis conducted by the University of the West Indies shows that 60 per cent of homeless people are in that state as a result of family conflict.

Mr Wiltshire says it appears that since the COVID-19 pandemic, families have been less tolerant and patient when dealing with internal conflict.

He was speaking at the Calvary Moravian Church where members of the recently established National Task Force on Homelessness Committee joined the congregation for worship.

Mr Wiltshire adds a survey undertaken on December 23, 2023, shows there are 239 homeless people, 139 of whom are on the streets while the others are in various shelters.

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