A Caribbean leader is brushing off critics of her government's security alliances. Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar stated that Trinidad and Tobago broke no international laws by working with the United States on anti-drug operations. She expressed no regret for partnering with Washington against transnational crime.
Persad-Bissessar defended the collaboration during a parliamentary address outlining legislative plans. She cited legal advice from Attorney General John Jeremie confirming no breaches occurred during interdictions targeting traffickers. Her comments responded to opposition criticism of these regional security measures.
The Prime Minister referenced prior dismissive statements from opposition members about U.S. policy. She suggested that those critics now understand the relationship's reality. Her remarks follow heightened scrutiny of U.S. led counter narcotics actions within the Caribbean region.
Persad-Bissessar also thanked Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness for assistance with a crime-fighting initiative. Her Homeland Security Minister, Roger Alexander, visited Jamaica to study their Zones of Special Operations model. This visit informed upcoming legislation aimed at sustaining reduced crime rates.
Discussions after the minister's return led to drafted ZOSO laws scheduled for parliamentary debate. Persad-Bissessar reiterated her administration's focus on public safety and combating organized cross-border crime. She received loud support from government members during her address.
Persad-Bissessar defended the collaboration during a parliamentary address outlining legislative plans. She cited legal advice from Attorney General John Jeremie confirming no breaches occurred during interdictions targeting traffickers. Her comments responded to opposition criticism of these regional security measures.
The Prime Minister referenced prior dismissive statements from opposition members about U.S. policy. She suggested that those critics now understand the relationship's reality. Her remarks follow heightened scrutiny of U.S. led counter narcotics actions within the Caribbean region.
Persad-Bissessar also thanked Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness for assistance with a crime-fighting initiative. Her Homeland Security Minister, Roger Alexander, visited Jamaica to study their Zones of Special Operations model. This visit informed upcoming legislation aimed at sustaining reduced crime rates.
Discussions after the minister's return led to drafted ZOSO laws scheduled for parliamentary debate. Persad-Bissessar reiterated her administration's focus on public safety and combating organized cross-border crime. She received loud support from government members during her address.
