CRIME LEVELS

We heard this one from Sterling Henderson while listening to the news update just before 8am Friday on I95.

"The national security minister says he's not pleased with the level of crime in the country."

So we listened to the actual newscast to hear what level of crime would please him.

Dale Enoch told us Mr Joseph said the murder 'rate' stood at 204....and the latest figure is unacceptable. So again we ask, what is an acceptable level? Would two murders per day work? We are sure the gang members would be happy to oblige.

But according to Express reporter, Anna Ramdass, here's the exact quote from Mr Joseph: ""As it stands now, we are not satisfied with the safety and security. But, I give you the assurance that in two to three years from now, we will not be talking about this level of gang and criminal activity in this country,"".

And the Guardian's Anthony Milne writes this from the minister: "“I give you the assurance that two or three years from now we will not be talking about this level of gang and criminal activity in this country.”", and "“Clearly, this level of homicides, especially those that are gang-related, is what is posing the greatest challenge to law enforcement.”"
(http://www.guardian.co.tt/news14.html)