Trending/business· Updated Oct 29, 2026

T&T Business Groups Warn Rising Crime Is Hitting Businesses

Trinidad and Tobago business groups say rising crime is hurting sales and operations, and are seeking stronger policing and more accessible firearm licences for law-abiding business owners.

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2 reports from 1 outlet · First reported Tue, Oct 27

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Business groups say crime is reducing shopping, foot traffic and trade while increasing firms' security costs.
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Chambers have sought stronger patrols, intelligence, undercover operations and cooperation to protect commercial areas.
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The Couva/Point Lisas Chamber wants the Government to state when firearm licensing will be reviewed and FULs made more accessible.
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Oct 28, 2026

‘Crime hits business confidence, trade’

Business groups across Trinidad and Tobago say rising crime is squeezing already strained businesses, reducing foot traffic, adding security costs and making people less willing to shop or stay out late. Leaders from the CRBC, Greater San Fernando, Chaguanas and San Juan chambers are urging sustained police patrols, better intelligence and stronger cooperation to protect commercial areas.

Oct 27, 2026

‘Fears preventing spending’

Rising robberies, bank ambushes and thefts are hurting consumer confidence in Trinidad and Tobago just as the Christmas shopping season approaches, business groups say. DOMA, TTCSI and the TTMA are urging plainclothes police, undercover operations and stronger patrols to protect shoppers and merchants in Port of Spain and other commercial areas. The groups warn that fear is already hurting sales, transport and wider economic activity.

T&T Business Groups Warn Rising Crime Is Hitting Businesses

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