Guyana today said it supported the move by Trinidad and Tobago to institute a limited state of emergency to deal with crime. The state of emergency was declared on Sunday by Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar. The Guyana Government statement follows:
“The Government of Guyana has noted the decision taken by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago to declare a limited State of Emergency in the face of acts of violence which have disrupted several communities.
“The Government of Guyana shares the view that societies must not be held to ransom by criminal elements and fully supports the action of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago to restore order and to bring those responsible to justice.”
