In his Easter message to the nation, Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has called on the citizens to put the country before self.
Noting that Easter is always a period for deep contemplation, he said: “In the Christian teachings, one momentous, selfless act spiritually liberated a people; giving some the courage to move beyond the familiarity of their homes and villages to spread a message of hope and love to all who chose to listen.
“Are we—those observing the Easter traditions and all of us as citizens of T&T—prepared to make the sacrifices that will make us proud of our country? Will we commit to conforming to the rule of law? Will we agree to work together in the spirit of co-operation and conciliation, rising above individualism and partisan interests? We want to positively guide our young people.
We want to provide for ourselves and our family. We want safe communities. We want to root out crime and criminality. We want an economically strong T&T. We can achieve it all only if we work together with our goal being the greater good for our nation
“During the Lenten period and Easter, Christians are called to examine their daily actions to determine if they are living the life that Jesus Christ sacrificed himself for them to enjoy,” Rowley said.
He added that Easter promises renewal and offers all an opportunity to re-define priorities and commands all to honour a mission to make life better for those around.