Is our Country falling apart?
Protests, strikes, and disagreement between the THA (Tobago House of Assembly) and the Peoples Coalition Government along with internal problems within the Coalition itself, makes one ask the question 'Is our Country falling apart?' It would not be difficult for us to recall that it was only six months ago when the Peoples Coalition took office with great expectation on their shoulder's. The administration led by Patrick Manning was voted out clearly because they had lost touch with the people of Trinidad and Tobago and although, to be fair, numerous positive initiatives were implemented, we the public were all quite sure that the Peoples Coalition at-least deserved an opportunity to prove their worth. After six months in office we see a country in chaos. Public workers are angered by the government's limited cooperation and have promised not to cease protests. Maxi-taxi drivers are also determined to cause problems due to the Transport Minister's desire to liberalize the transportation system and the Tobago House of Assembly is seemingly disgusted by the fact that the Finance Minister is slow in paying Tobagonian URP workers. Crime continues to be a troubling issue and limited improvement could be seen in the near future. Most people are afraid to say it, but things were not this bad under the last administration. At-least it could be said that all problems were not coming to such a climax. How would our former Prime Minister Patrick Manning deal with this situation? We should ask him and listen to what he has to say, because clearly the Peoples Coalition is out of ideas. As in the case of the children of Israel, it seems that the Pharaoh has forced us to make brick without straw. To be plain the country is in a state of instability. A solution has to be found! And it is guaranteed that there would be no Moses to part our red sea of troubles in Trinidad and Tobago!
Mikhail ED Byng
