PRESIDENT of the Trinidad and Tobago Chamber of Industry and Commerce Sonji Pierre-Chase met with the Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander on September 4 to discuss security, crime and trade facilitation, a release from the Chamber said on September 9.

The discussion spanned several topics including crime, the Customs and Excise Division, immigration community safety and youth mentorship.

On crime and security, Pierre-Chase and Alexander spoke about collaboration between the police and the Chamber and the home invasion bill. The TT Chamber recommended tax incentives to businesses that invest in crime prevention equipment. They discussed strengthening the TT Chamber’s Neighbourhood Crime Watch programme in partnership with the E999 unit and the work of Crime Stoppers.