The prime minister’s acknowledgement that more has to be done to fight crime and his call for the police to “make criminals uncomfortable” is absurd at this point in a country where over 610 murders have been recorded in 2024, the highest ever seen in our history.
The alarming state of crime is not merely a reflection of police performance but a direct result of failed leadership under the PNM, ineffective policies, and poor governance by the Rowley-led PNM administration.
Fitzgerald Hinds, the current Minister of National Security, must be recognised as the worst ever to hold this important position in the history of our nation.
His tenure has been marked by inaction, incompetence, and a complete inability to address the pressing crime crisis that threatens the safety of every citizen.
Hinds has failed to implement any meaningful strategies to combat organised crime, gang violence, protect our borders and the prevention of illegal firearms entering the country, leaving the country to spiral deeper into lawlessness.
Furthermore, under the Rowley-led government, Trinidad and Tobago has experienced the most murders ever recorded in a single year.
This cataclysmic failure highlights a lack of vision, planning, and accountability at every level of governance. Instead of taking ownership of this crisis, the government has repeatedly resorted to blaming the opposition and citizens for crime, showing a blatant disregard for their own responsibility in “fostering” the conditions that allow crime to prosper.
The government’s selection of a Commissioner of Police, the broken state of the judiciary, the inefficiency of the prison system, and the overall neglect of law enforcement have all worsened under the PNM. These failures point to a government that is unwilling or unable to prioritise the safety of its citizens.
The time has come for Trinidad and Tobago to call for better. We need leaders who are proactive, accountable, and capable of delivering solutions. The Rowley-led administration has shown time and time again that it is unfit to govern in these trying times. The citizens must now make a stand and resoundingly vote out the PNM in favour of the United National Congress (UNC). A party committed to fighting crime, tackling corruption, and ensuring safety and stability for all.
I think the citizens of this country now realise that elections have consequences and the PNM has failed us all. The PNM must accept responsibility for the state of affairs and move aside to allow for meaningful change. Trinidad and Tobago can’t continue like this. The time for action is now.
Neil Gosine is an insurance executive, sometimes a temporary Opposition Senator, an ex-treasurer of the UNC and a former chairman of the National Petroleum Marketing Company of Trinidad and Tobago (NP). He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration, a Master’s in Business Administration MBA, BSC in Mathematics and a BA in Administrative Studies. The views and comments expressed in this column are not necessarily those of AZP News, a Division of Complete Image Limited
PNM Must Accept Responsibility for Crime
The prime minister’s acknowledgement that more has to be done to fight crime and his call for the police to “make criminals uncomfortable” is absurd at this point in a country where over 610 murders have been recorded in 2024, the highest ever seen in our history.
The alarming state of crime is not merely a reflection of police performance but a direct result of failed leadership under the PNM, ineffective policies, and poor governance by the Rowley-led PNM administration.
Fitzgerald Hinds, the current Minister of National Security, must be recognised as the worst ever to hold this important position in the history of our nation.
His tenure has been marked by inaction, incompetence, and a complete inability to address the pressing crime crisis that threatens the safety of every citizen.
Hinds has failed to implement any meaningful strategies to combat organised crime, gang violence, protect our borders and the prevention of illegal firearms entering the country, leaving the country to spiral deeper into lawlessness.
Furthermore, under the Rowley-led government, Trinidad and Tobago has experienced the most murders ever recorded in a single year.
This cataclysmic failure highlights a lack of vision, planning, and accountability at every level of governance. Instead of taking ownership of this crisis, the government has repeatedly resorted to blaming the opposition and citizens for crime, showing a blatant disregard for their own responsibility in “fostering” the conditions that allow crime to prosper.
The government’s selection of a Commissioner of Police, the broken state of the judiciary, the inefficiency of the prison system, and the overall neglect of law enforcement have all worsened under the PNM. These failures point to a government that is unwilling or unable to prioritise the safety of its citizens.
The time has come for Trinidad and Tobago to call for better. We need leaders who are proactive, accountable, and capable of delivering solutions. The Rowley-led administration has shown time and time again that it is unfit to govern in these trying times. The citizens must now make a stand and resoundingly vote out the PNM in favour of the United National Congress (UNC). A party committed to fighting crime, tackling corruption, and ensuring safety and stability for all.
I think the citizens of this country now realise that elections have consequences and the PNM has failed us all. The PNM must accept responsibility for the state of affairs and move aside to allow for meaningful change. Trinidad and Tobago can’t continue like this. The time for action is now.
Neil Gosine is an insurance executive, sometimes a temporary Opposition Senator, an ex-treasurer of the UNC and a former chairman of the National Petroleum Marketing Company of Trinidad and Tobago (NP). He holds a Doctorate in Business Administration, a Master’s in Business Administration MBA, BSC in Mathematics and a BA in Administrative Studies. The views and comments expressed in this column are not necessarily those of AZP News, a Division of Complete Image Limited