Nationwide Shutdown for Independence Called Amidst Rising Crime

August 27, 2024 – As Trinidad and Tobago prepares to celebrate 62 years of Independence, a video circulating on Abukr1990’s TikTok account has called for a nationwide strike. The person in the video, disguised in a ski mask and cap, is calling for the country to boycott Independence Day celebrations due to the ongoing rise in crime.

The strike is proposed to protest the government’s failure to address the escalating crime rate, with the video’s message resonating with many citizens concerned about public safety. The call for a nationwide shutdown highlights a growing public frustration with the crime situation, even as the nation prepares to mark a significant milestone in its history.