That decision came at a meeting of pan officials and the protective services following a drive-by shooting in which Henry Cyrus, 55, founder of Uni-Stars of Pashley Street, Laventille, was killed.
Three other people were wounded in the incident - schoolboy Shemelle Abraham, 13; the arranger’s wife, Avis Bruce, of Morvant, and Yvonne Batson of Old St Joseph Road. Their condition is reported as stable.
“We want to try and prevent anything further from happening," Police commissioner Dwayne Gibbs told reporters. "We want to ensure the safety of the people. Rest assured we are going to do everything in our power and would not want them to practise in fear while they are playing,” Gibbs added.
Detectives say they have not been able to determine a motive for the shooting.
Tonika Cyrus, the daughter of the victim, was in shock. “He was not a person to go out but since Panorama start this weekend he wanted to check on them,” Tonika said. She described her father as “very loved and a well-respected member of the community.”
Pantrinbago president, Keith Diaz, met with security chiefs Friday, including the National Security, Police Commissioner, the Chief of Defence staff and acting Director of the Special Anti-Crime Unit and asked for extra security arrangements at panyards.
“The meeting was very encouraging and I want to commend the minister and the commissioner. They have indicated that there will be a police and army presence in plain clothes and uniforms," he said.
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