Chamber: Crime hurting economy

Crime is significantly harming Trinidad and Tobago's economy, according to Baldath Maharaj, president of the Chaguanas Chamber of Industry and Commerce. Maharaj highlighted that a recent report from the United Kingdom Home Office, which identifies the number of gangs operating in the nation, serves as a stark indicator of this economic damage. Maharaj's comments, made via WhatsApp, suggest that the findings of the UK report validate the chamber's long-held concerns. The chamber has consistently argued that high crime rates deter investment and disrupt business operations, thereby hindering economic growth. The chamber's stance implies a call for more robust measures to combat crime, emphasizing that a safer environment is crucial for economic prosperity and stability in Trinidad and Tobago. By linking the UK report to the nation's economic health, the chamber aims to draw attention to the urgent need for effective crime reduction strategies.

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the United Kingdom Home Office report on the number of gangs in Trinidad and Tobago is telling the nation that crime is hurting the economy.