PM: No Need for Curfew

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has asserted that a curfew is unnecessary despite the shocking murder of municipal police Corporal Anuska Eversley and the significant theft of firearms from the San Fernando Municipal Police Station. In her statement, reported by the Trinidad Express, the Prime Minister differentiated the incident, labeling it an "internal betrayal" within the Municipal Police Service rather than an external attack on the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) or national security. This distinction aims to reassure the public while focusing the investigation internally.

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There is “no need for any curfew,” Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said yesterday.

Persad-Bissessar's remarks also highlighted a claimed reduction in crime, stating that "serious crimes in Trinidad and Tobago have decreased by 30% in 2026 compared to the same period in 2025." She cited specific figures, indicating a drop in serious reported crimes from 3,413 to 2,397 and a 32% reduction in violent crimes. This data, presented to counter concerns about rising criminality, underscores the government's narrative of progress under the United National Congress (UNC) leadership.

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It was an “internal betrayal perpetrated against the Trinidad and Tobago Municipal Police Service (TTMPS) attached to the San Fernando City Corporation”.

The Prime Minister also addressed the discovery of 56 unclaimed bodies at the Cumuto Cemetery, clarifying they were not victims of homicide but improperly disposed of. This information, while addressing a separate disturbing discovery, adds to the complex security landscape being reported. From Trinidad and Tobago's perspective, the government's ability to manage public perception regarding crime is as critical as the crime itself. The Prime Minister's proactive statements seek to project control and confidence, emphasizing that law enforcement is making progress despite the challenges.

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Law-abiding citizens are encouraged to go about their lawful business as usual.

While international reporting might focus on the sensational details of the police station breach, the local perspective, as reflected in the Prime Minister's statements, is heavily focused on maintaining public order, reassuring citizens, and framing the government's performance positively, particularly concerning crime reduction. The emphasis on an "internal betrayal" suggests a complex investigation that may involve deep-seated issues within the municipal police force, a matter of significant local concern.

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Serious crimes in Trinidad and Tobago have decreased by 30% in 2026 compared to the same period in 2025.