NATIONAL Transformation Alliance (NTA) leader Gary Griffith has condemned Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar for rejecting policy initiative by Caricom to classify certain crimes involving the use of firearms as acts of terrorism.

The Prime Minister outlined this initiative during a news conference in Barbados on February 21 at the end of the 48th regular Caricom heads of government conference.

Dr Rowley said notwithstanding social considerations, regional leaders agreed the changing nature of crime necessitates that certain acts of violence in public spaces, now be regarded as acts of terrorism.