The Prime Minister expressed his concern that some of the measures in place to reduce crime are failing since the number of murders has now reached 211.
Despite this, the public should be grateful for the efforts of the police and other agencies, Dr. Rowley said during a recent media briefing at the Prime Minister’s official house, St Ann’s, while implying that things might have been worse.
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When asked if the existing mechanisms were ineffective, Rowley responded, “Some things are failing; we have to find out what is failing and where the failure is taking place. Certainly what is happening now cannot be accepted as the norm and cannot be allowed to continue indefinitely.”
The PM continued by saying that despite his regular meetings with the National Security Council and the chiefs of security organizations, the tendency has not been able to be stopped. He noted that the fact that law enforcement does achieve certain results, such as the confiscation of illicit weapons, is consoling.
“I have had serious concerns and continue to have them. I can’t say more because I am constrained,” he added, adding that there would be a day when he can and the nation will understand why he was worried.
Rowley made his remarks on the same day that the National Security Ministry confirmed Erla Harewood-Christopher’s suspension had been extended.
The PM continued by saying that despite his regular meetings with the National Security Council and the chiefs of security organizations, the tendency has not been able to be stopped. He noted that the fact that law enforcement does achieve certain results, such as the confiscation of illicit weapons, is consoling.
“I have had serious concerns and continue to have them. I can’t say more because I am constrained,” he added, adding that there would be a day when he can and the nation will understand why he was worried.
Rowley made his remarks on the same day that the National Security Ministry confirmed Erla Harewood-Christopher’s suspension had been extended.
Hinds received an invitation from Rampersad on May 5 to appear before him on Wednesday, but he was not required to. The request is for an attorney-only, closed-door hearing in the matter of Brent Thomas, who filed a lawsuit against the Attorney General and the Director of Public Prosecutions for alleged constitutional violations and criminal accusations.
Rampersad declared that Thomas’ constitutional rights had been violated and permanently delayed the criminal proceedings, claiming that he had been “abducted” from Barbados and brought back to T&T to face charges.
Dale Marshall, the attorney general of Barbados, recently rejected claims that Thomas’ custody, which had been requested by the T&T Police Service, was illegal. Thomas had been held and sent back to Trinidad.
