Arrindell is also in agreement with the concerns of rising crime on the island that has been highlighted by the United Task Force Against Crime (UTFAC).
"Crime is a great concern to our community, especially with the past couple of weeks and the past few days. It is impacting many, and we need to review crime fighting strategies, even though our law enforcement agencies have netted successes.
"We have seen additional manpower added to our law enforcement bodies, and as parliamentarians we need to be informed on the current situation and how different it is this first quarter of 2011 compared to the first quarter of 2010.
"I will propose that we have a meeting with judicial officials to ascertain current state of affairs related to fighting crime and what additional resources are needed now to benefit law enforcement agencies in the fight against crime. We also need to know what additional crime fighting strategies are needed.
"We have one cruise line which has shown concern with respect to rising crime levels, and I can assume that there are other lines also monitoring developments on the island very closely.
"I would like to assure the cruise industry that the crime challenge our nation is facing is being taken very seriously and every effort is being made to deal with this challenge," Hon. President of Parliament Gracita Arrindell pointed out on Friday.
The President of Parliament added that she will also like to have Parliament meet with the UTFAC to hear about their concerns and views and ideas in the fight against crime.
"The gun policy of the Minister of Justice needs to also be addressed by parliament and a position taken," Hon. President of Parliament Arrindell pointed out.
