Prime Minister Dr. Keith Rowley calls on CARICOM heads to have a summit with a difference, to adopt a multi-sectoral response to crime and violence as a public health issue.

Dr. Rowley in addressing the 32nd Inter-sessional meeting of CARICOM heads of government pointed to the increased violence against women as countries are forced to lock down because of the COVID pandemic.

Here's Alicia Boucher with this report.

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