Chairman of the People’s National Movement (PNM) Franklyn Khan says some people in this country may have lost their humanity.
He said this in response to negative comments circulating on multiple media platforms regarding Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley’s decision to accommodate Dominicans affected by Hurricane Maria for a six-month period.
Speaking at the media briefing following the PNM’s monthly general council meeting yesterday, Khan said he was disturbed by some of the comments from a section of the population who seemed not to understand the seriousness of the situation.
“The fact of the matter is a fellow Caricom country has been devastated,” Khan said, adding that families, homes, infrastructure, schools, hospitals and churches had been destroyed.
He said it was obvious that T&T had to give a helping hand in relief exercises.
Khan said the general council praised Rowley for his decision and was happy schools and healthcare services will be available to Dominicans affected by Hurricane Maria.
He said the party condemned statements and actions of people who had made negative remarks about Dominicans and the decision to let them easily seek shelter with family and friends who live in T&T.
“I appeal to all T&T citizens of good conscience, let us support our Dominican brothers,” he said
Asked about specific complaints about the Government’s handling of Tropical Storm Bret which hit T&T in June, compared to its willingness to give assistance to Dominica, Khan said the scale of Bret vs Maria was worlds apart.
“Bret was barely classified as a tropical storm. This was a category 5 hurricane. There is no comparison,” he said.