The Couva\/Point Lisas Chamber of Commerce issued a press release on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, condemning a shooting that left a businesswoman and a customer injured in the Couva area.<\/p>\n
The Chamber called for urgent government action, demanding increased police patrols and stronger security measures across Couva, Point Lisas and surrounding commercial districts ahead of the busy Christmas shopping season.<\/p>\n
It also urged the government to accelerate the rollout of Firearm User\u2019s Licences for business owners, citing the need for clearer timelines and a streamlined application process.<\/p>\n
The organization stressed that businesses cannot shoulder rising crime risks while managing economic pressures, and called for greater coordination among police, government and the private sector to restore confidence.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe time for decisive action is now,\u201d the Chamber declared, emphasizing that protecting commercial communities must remain a national priority as retailers prepare for peak holiday sales.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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