By Sue-Ann Wayow
THE long Easter weekend has been dubbed “unholy” by Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar as there were several reports of robberies.
She again called for the resignation of National Security Minister Fitzgerald Hinds, in a media release on Tuesday.
Persad-Bissessar said, “In the wake of an unholy weekend of murders, home invasions, robberies and disorder, it is abundantly clear that Fitzgerald Hinds has failed as Minister of National Security and must be removed from office.”
With a murder toll of more than 160 for the first three months of this year and 1,134 since Hinds became National Security Minister, Persad-Bissessar insists that Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley must remove him from office.
She said, “This past weekend, which was supposed to be one of peaceful prayer and reflection by members of the Christian faith celebrating Easter, was marred by criminals brutalising and traumatising families in Cumuto, Mausica, Aranguez and Cunupia.”
Persad-Bissessar continued, “Under Hinds’ watch, the crime situation continues to worsen, and not a single idea, plan, policy, or programme has been put forward to arrest the problem, apart from prayers. Each arm of National Security is in disarray due to Hinds’ incompetence.”
She said the People’s National Movement (PNM) Government has shown no interest in addressing the root causes of crime and criminality, including poverty, inequality, and lack of opportunities for young people but a United National Congress (UNC) Government will prioritise creating a safe and secure environment for all citizens.
