Trinidad and Tobago: The opposition leader has stated that the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago- Keith Rowley, must act immediately to protect the island’s citizens as T&T recorded its highest fatality rate of COVID-19.
Bissesar stated, “66 people have died in last 12 days, and the COVID-19 death casualties stand at – 235. Day-after-day our country records heart-breaking statistics, which could have been prevented if we had an effective government in T&T.”
Following the statement, she asserted, “People of Trinidad and Tobago, please understand we are facing a Covid crisis because-
- The government did not take swift action to procure vaccines.
- The government did not secure our borders.
- The government did not seek the guidance of other experts but
keeps relying on the same failed team.
- The government did not partner with stakeholders, including
the private sector, Opposition and others to fight this pandemic
united with all hands on deck.
- The government did not think beyond closing the (air) borders.”
“Now, when all the institutions and medical staff is under pressure, and this deadly virus is plaguing our population resulting in a worrying mortality rate, the PM’s primary concern is to bully and beat his chest to boast that the two field hospitals that were donated by the United States Government are the result of an agreement made dating back to last year.”
She added, “Okay, Prime Minister. Do you feel better? Can you now please take action and protect our citizens?”
“The suggestion of mobile hospital units was made on Monday, and a couple of days later, we saw the field hospitals being rolled out. Again, thank you to the US government for giving this to the people of T&T.”
The leader concluded, “Before the Prime Minister can accuse anyone of being shameless and disrespectful, he ought to take a tough and long look in the mirror. He is a failed leader with no plan while our nation suffers.”
