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Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has urged citizens to celebrate Divali responsibly, reminding them of restrictions on fireworks and asking them to consider neighbours, children, elderly people and animals during the festivities. According to an ANI report published by Asianet Newsable on November 8, the Prime Minister used her Divali message on X to highlight provisions of the Summary Offences (Amendment) Act, 2025, concerning fireworks. The report said Persad-Bissessar reminded citizens that fireworks may be discharged without a permit on public holidays only between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Her message also outlined restrictions on where fireworks can be used. According to the account of her message, the legislation prohibits discharging fireworks within half a mile of hospitals, airports, zoos, registered animal shelters, farms where animals are reared, forest reserves and national parks. Persad-Bissessar appealed for consideration towards people and animals who may be distressed by loud explosions. She encouraged citizens to preserve the safety, peace and comfort of those around them while enjoying the festival. The Prime Minister concluded with Divali greetings and wishes for peace, happiness and prosperity in every home. The same report carried Deepavali greetings from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who described cultural diversity as something Malaysians should celebrate, preserve and protect. He also stressed citizens’ responsibility to maintain harmony and stability. For Trinidad and Tobago, Persad-Bissessar’s message paired the festival’s celebration with a specific appeal: observe the fireworks restrictions and keep the comfort of surrounding communities in mind.
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has urged citizens to celebrate Divali responsibly, reminding them of restrictions on fireworks and asking them to consider neighbours, children, elderly people and animals during the festivities.
According to an ANI report published by Asianet Newsable on November 8, the Prime Minister used her Divali message on X to highlight provisions of the Summary Offences (Amendment) Act, 2025, concerning fireworks.
The report said Persad-Bissessar reminded citizens that fireworks may be discharged without a permit on public holidays only between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m. Her message also outlined restrictions on where fireworks can be used.
According to the account of her message, the legislation prohibits discharging fireworks within half a mile of hospitals, airports, zoos, registered animal shelters, farms where animals are reared, forest reserves and national parks.
Persad-Bissessar appealed for consideration towards people and animals who may be distressed by loud explosions. She encouraged citizens to preserve the safety, peace and comfort of those around them while enjoying the festival.
The Prime Minister concluded with Divali greetings and wishes for peace, happiness and prosperity in every home.
The same report carried Deepavali greetings from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, who described cultural diversity as something Malaysians should celebrate, preserve and protect. He also stressed citizens’ responsibility to maintain harmony and stability.
For Trinidad and Tobago, Persad-Bissessar’s message paired the festival’s celebration with a specific appeal: observe the fireworks restrictions and keep the comfort of surrounding communities in mind.
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