Ministers Told Not to Party And Fete During SOE. “Not A Good Look”

Senator Phillip Edward Alexander, who also serves as Minister in the Ministry of Housing in Trinidad and Tobago, has stated that Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has advised against any social gatherings, including partying and feting, during the State of Emergency (SOE). This announcement comes in light of a recent controversy where Alexander and other officials attended a networking cocktail in Tobago, which drew public criticism on social media. Many citizens expressed their frustration over being stranded due to flight cancellations between Trinidad and Tobago, leading to calls for greater accountability from government officials. Alexander acknowledged the backlash and noted that the Prime Minister described the situation as not a good look for the government.