In a spirited defense of Trinidad and Tobago’s leadership, citizen Patricia Blades has voiced strong support for Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and her United National Congress (UNC) administration through a published letter to Newsday. The correspondence comes as the government navigates complex governance decisions following their April electoral victory.
The letter emphasizes the extraordinary challenges facing the administration in what the author describes as ‘a world gone mad,’ acknowledging the difficult choices required in the current global climate. Blades specifically addresses the proliferation of unverified information circulating through social media platforms, warning that even if government secrets were publicly exposed, the accuracy of such information would remain questionable.
Blades characterizes the UNC’s position as facing a ‘damned if you do, damned if you don’t’ scenario, noting criticism from various sectors including Tobago representatives, opposition parties, and economic experts. Despite these multifaceted challenges, the author asserts that only Prime Minister Persad-Bissessar possesses the legitimate authority to act on behalf of the nation.
The letter concludes with a personal appeal for divine support, expressing prayers for the Prime Minister to obtain both the strength and capability to properly execute her duties during this demanding period of national leadership.