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World Questions: Trinidad and Tobago


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It is the most prosperous country in the Caribbean with a rich culture, a tropical island environment, a stable democracy, and an economy based on rich resources of oil and gas. But Trinidad and Tobago is facing a surge in violent crime. The near collapse of its big neighbour Venezuela, a porous border, tens of thousands of refugees, sex trafficking and piracy have contributed to it reaching sixth place in the crime rates of the world. What can be done? How does this two island oil-rich state see its place in a changing world? Jonny Dymond chairs a panel of politicians and thinkers debating challenging questions from the public in the capital, Port of Spain.

The panel:

Stuart Young MP: Minister for Energy and Energy Industries and Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister
Anita Haynes MP: Shadow Minister for Education
Marlene Attzs: Economist, University of the West Indies, St Augustine
Lawrence Arjoon: Chief Executive Officer of the Heroes Foundation

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