Public fear over violent crime in Trinidad and Tobago remains high despite the state of emergency (SoE), political analyst Dr Bishnu Ragoonath has noted.

According to Ragoonath, ongoing murders continue to shape how citizens perceive safety in the country.

Speaking on the current security situation and the possibility of an SoE extension, Ragoonath said while some crime statistics may show improvements, the persistence of killings is having a far greater impact on public confidence.