Opposition leader Dr Keith Rowley is calling on citizens to put their political differences aside to help improve T&T. In his Independence Day message, the PNM leadern urged citizens to work together to restore good governance.
“I have seen too many for too long sitting on the sidelines, numbed by the constant political rancour and harbouring disappointment and anger. For too long, too many people have left it all up to the Government ... But I say to you now, don’t get angry. Get active. Get involved and build your community. Build your businesses. Build yourselves and your lives; and in doing so, build your country,” he said
Rowley said citizens need to play a larger role in assisting the Government in dealing with the economic problems associated with current low energy prices. Referring to several periods of economic downturn in T&T’s history, he noted that the country was only able to recover through the “grit and tenacity” of citizens.
“When our peace and victory was in doubt, when our circumstances were at their worst, we held fast and did our best. And as one, we prevailed. Together we aspired with boundless faith and together we achieved,” Rowley said.
“I believe that once we pull together, all interest groups: business and industry, social networks, Labour, NGOs and faith-based organisations and Government, we could unlock the potential of what is, a sleeping giant that is T&T,” he said.