War is Bad for Business — Chamber Renews Call for

Amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Southern Caribbean, business leaders are urging governments to prioritise diplomacy, stability, and cross-border cooperation to safeguard the region’s economic future.

President of the Greater San Fernando Chamber of Commerce, Kiran Singh, has renewed calls for peace and deeper business collaboration across Latin America and the Caribbean, warning that escalating strain between nations threatens commercial growth and investor confidence.

“War is bad for business,” Singh said on Saturday, stressing that conflict—whether political, economic, or military—creates uncertainty that stalls development and undermines regional resilience.

He expressed confidence that the Trinidad and Tobago Government can successfully navigate mounting diplomatic pressures and maintain the environment needed for trade and investment to flourish. Singh noted that stronger international economic ties could help businesses build long-term partnerships, expand markets, and create more sustainable growth pathways.

According to Singh, deeper collaboration among regional governments and private-sector groups is essential, not only for stability but also for unlocking shared economic opportunities at a time when global markets are increasingly interconnected.

Business stakeholders, he said, remain hopeful that diplomacy will prevail, allowing the region to focus on strengthening supply chains, boosting investor confidence, and driving long-term prosperity.