President of the Chaguanas Chamber of Industry and Commerce, Baldath Maharaj, has called on Police Commissioner Allister Guevarro and Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander to confront the escalating crime crisis gripping Central Trinidad.
Speaking at a breakfast meeting in Chaguanas on Thursday morning, Maharaj warned that business owners in Central are “living in fear,” leading to early closures, increased reliance on surveillance technology, and a growing climate of anxiety.
He noted, “Families are hiding behind CCTV cameras and cloud storage, hoping their security systems will protect them. Employees fear leaving work.”
He said despite a 50% increase in the population of Chaguanas over the past decade, there has been no corresponding increase in police presence in the area.
The Chamber President also emphasised that crime is not merely a business issue, but a human and national issue. He called on the Police Commissioner and the Minister to present clear strategies and measurable outcomes to reduce criminal activity in Central.
He also requested an update on:
- Stand Your Ground legislation
- Applications for Firearm Users’ Licenses