PM Defends Absence from National Day of Prayer Amid Criticism

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar responded to criticism regarding her absence at the Inter-Religious Organisation’s National Day of Prayer, held on Independence Day. She emphasized that the concerns surrounding her non-attendance were exaggerated, stating that members of her party, the United National Congress (UNC), were involved in prayer and community service initiatives elsewhere. The government had previously mentioned that security concerns stemming from the ongoing state of emergency were the reason for limitations on public gatherings, which contributed to the Prime Minister’s absence from the national event.