One of the new Independent Senators told the Senate on Monday that "at this point" this country "could agree permission is not needed to deal with crime."<br /><br />Independent Senator Helon Francis spoke on the matter as he suggested that Port of Spain be made the nation's entertainment hub for the local tourism industry.<br /><br />However, he said this cannot happen until the State deals with the challenge of violent crime.<br /><br />Political Editor Juhel Browne reports.