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Trinidad PM Keith Rowley Criticized for Handling of Crime and Chastanet Remarks

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March 8, 2024 - Updated on August 27, 2025
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Inaction on crime and remarks about Allen Chastanet have Trinidad PM Keith Rowley criticized

CASTRIES, St Lucia — Trinidad PM Keith Rowley criticized amid mounting Caribbean backlash as the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago faces scrutiny over surging crime rates and disparaging remarks aimed at St Lucia’s opposition leader Allen Chastanet. Concerned citizens, joined by Saint Lucian-born journalist and broadcaster Shannon Lebourne, have condemned Rowley’s handling of regional crime and his comments toward Chastanet, underscoring a widening crisis in Caribbean politics and integration.

Since assuming office on Sept. 9, 2015, Rowley’s tenure has coincided with 4,849 homicides, averaging 484 killings annually. Critics argue the Trinidadian government’s response has been lackluster, accusing Rowley of inaction while criminal gangs tighten their grip, allegedly fueled by central government contracts. His leadership as chairman of CARICOM has also been branded ineffective, with few substantial policies to strengthen regional safety and security.

“Failed leadership is the silent epidemic that cripples governance; it transforms potential into stagnation, erodes the foundation of trust, and leaves the promises of progress as mere whispers in the wind,” a statement from concerned citizens declared. “When leaders falter, the consequences ripple across communities, turning the helm of governance into a ship navigating without a compass, where the aspirations of the people become casualties of directionless ambition.”

The controversy escalated after Rowley dismissed crime-fighting recommendations from Chastanet, opting instead for personal attacks. Lebourne said such conduct highlights a deeper problem in regional politics, where leadership attitudes compound crime challenges. She described Rowley’s remarks as a “distasteful racial attack” that undermines the dignity of his office and threatens regional unity.

Calls for Rowley to retract his statements and apologize reflect the seriousness of the issue, extending beyond political decorum to the future of Caribbean solidarity. Analysts warn that political discord undermines collective efforts to tackle violent crime and foster development.

This dispute exposes the broader challenges facing CARICOM nations in governance and cooperation. As the region confronts escalating crime and disunity, observers stress that dialogue and constructive engagement will be crucial in determining the Caribbean’s trajectory.

Concerned Citizen Media Release, March 7, 2024
Rowley is part of the region’s crime problem. Since Sept. 9, 2015, Dr. Keith Rowley as Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago has presided over unprecedented crime levels in the twin-island Republic, with 4,849 homicides at an average of 484 killings annually under his watch. His government’s response has been marked by inaction and excuses, while criminal gangs tighten their grip, fueled largely by central government contracts. As chairman of CARICOM, Rowley offered weak leadership and no meaningful policies to protect citizens’ safety and security.

Saint Lucian-born journalist and broadcaster Shannon Lebourne has taken issue with Rowley’s dismissal of crime-fighting recommendations offered by the opposition leader and former St Lucia prime minister, Allen Chastanet. According to Lebourne, Rowley’s outburst shows that he and politicians who share his approach are part of the region’s crime problem. Instead of critiquing Chastanet’s proposals, the PNM leader descended into name-calling and personal attacks. His recent utterance, Lebourne added, amounts to a distasteful racial attack that denigrates the office of the prime minister and strikes at the heart of regional integration.

The prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago would be best advised to retract and apologize for his comments. This episode highlights the urgent need for leadership that transcends national politics and embraces collective responsibility for the safety, dignity, and prosperity of all Caribbean citizens. The unfolding clash between Rowley and Chastanet reflects the larger dilemmas facing the region today.

Stay with Unitedpac St Lucia News for continuing coverage of regional politics, crime, and Caribbean affairs.

Tags: Allen ChastanetCaribbean PoliticsCARICOM LeadershipKeith RowleyMedia ReleaseRegional CrimeShannon LabourneTrinidad and Tobago

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