The Maloney/Trincity Member of Parliament Mrs Camille Robinson- Regis has publicly demanded clearer communication after residents were abruptly placed under a nighttime lockdown.
Residents were notified that the community would be locked down from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., yet no official statement explained the need for permits or the reason for the sudden restriction.
Police officers reported being unsure of the procedures themselves, and the lockdown follows a murder in Couva the previous day, which did not trigger a similar response.
The MP criticized the government for citing national security as a justification that undermines citizens’ rights, dignity, and freedom of movement, insisting that public safety must be balanced with individual freedoms.
Residents are calling for an official explanation, a clear communication plan, and a defined process for permits, while the government has yet to issue a comprehensive statement.