Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has issued a stern warning to Trinidad and Tobago (TT) fishermen, urging them to remain within the nation’s maritime boundaries following US missile strikes targeting drug-trafficking vessels in the Southern Caribbean. Since September 2, the US has reportedly killed at least 60 individuals in such operations across the Caribbean Sea and Pacific, raising concerns among local fishermen about venturing far out to sea. President Donald Trump has also acknowledged the fear gripping the fishing community in the wake of these bombings. Speaking to the media after a special sitting at the Assembly Legislature in Scarborough on November 4, Persad-Bissessar emphasized that TT is not a target of these operations, stating, ‘Stay in TT waters and you will be safe.’ She clarified that the US actions are aimed at narco-traffickers, gun-runners, and human traffickers, not the nation’s fishermen. The Prime Minister also dismissed claims that tourism is being affected, citing the recent Tobago carnival, which attracted thousands of visitors. She highlighted the increasing prices of illegal drugs in Trinidad as evidence of the effectiveness of anti-drug efforts. Addressing rumors of TT’s potential withdrawal from Caricom, Persad-Bissessar reaffirmed the country’s commitment to the regional bloc while advocating for broader international partnerships. She stressed the need for TT to attract global investors to foster economic growth, noting that the country remains the only Caricom member with investment-grade ratings. Despite criticism from other Caricom states over TT’s support for US military actions, Persad-Bissessar maintained that peace is unattainable without addressing drug trafficking.