By Sue-Ann Wayow
OPPOSITION Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar is calling on all citizens to stand up and take action to ensure a better future for the country.
In her Independence Day message to the nation, she said after 60 years, Trinidad and Tobago was in dire need of repair as the People’s National Movement (PNM) has done more harm than good.
She said, “The current administration is only concerned with sowing seeds of division among the population while enriching themselves. But, the spirit of our people will not be daunted. I call on all citizens to stand up and take action and work together to rebuild and restore our nation to greatness. It is time for our people to stop living in fear.
“It is time for our people to get equal access to opportunities. As we celebrate our 60th Independence Day, let us keep the faith that we can create the future we want for ourselves, our children, and our grandchildren. Happy Independence Day Trinidad and Tobago!”
Persad-Bissessar said that as citizens reflect on the 60 years’ journey, noting that there was much to be proud of, the nation was still in a state of subjugation under an oppressive regime.
She said the best years of the country were when the United National Congress (UNC) was in government, a total of 11 years out of the 60.
Most of that progress was destroyed under the present administration Persad-Bissessar said.
She said, “Our country and our people deserve better. We deserve a government that cares about its citizens and will take decisive action to improve our circumstances.”
