Pepper Spray bill passed in Trinidad and Tobago parliament
On Wednesday, the parliament of Trinidad and Tobago passed the "Pepper Spray Bill"

The bill became a significant demand after Ashanti Riley- an 18-year-old girl who was brutally murdered in the country. The opposition had been demanding the government to legalize "Pepper Spray" in the country.
Riley was raped several times before the three men ended her life with brutal stabbings. Her body was discovered days after she went to meet her grandmother but never returned. Her family had demanded justice and the legalization of "Pepper Spray" so all girls and women could utilize it to defend themselves in case of an unprecedented situation.Riley was not the only one, Recently, 23-year-old girl Andrea Bharat was killed by two men by hammering her head with a heavy object.
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Monika Walker is a senior journalist specializing in regional and international politics, offering in-depth analysis on governance, diplomacy, and key global developments. With a degree in International Journalism, she is dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices through factual reporting. She also covers world news across every genre, providing readers with balanced and timely insights that connect the Caribbean to global conversations.
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