National Security Minister Marvin Gonzales chose not to speak on the high levels of police-involved shooting deaths on civilians this year. As of March 21, 23 people had been killed by police – nine more than the comparative period for 2024.

"I won’t be commenting on that now, unless I have all of the information that is before me. So, I will be withholding public comments on this particular issue," Gonzales said when contacted by Newsday.

Speaking on March 24, Gonzales also discussed his first days as the security minister, having been moved from the public utilities ministry by Prime Minister Stuart Young. He described that ministry as “quite a lot,” saying it is a high-pressure ministry.