Opposition MPs call for ministers to resign

Trinidad and Tobago is once again reeling from horrific violence, with the brutal murder of a two-year-old child in Belmont serving as a stark indictment of the current government's failure to ensure public safety. Opposition MPs have rightly called for the immediate resignation of the Minister of Defence and the Minister of Homeland Security, highlighting the utter inadequacy of their response to escalating crime.

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To hear the horrifying news that a two-year-old child is one of the fatalities this morning, it is clear to the whole population that the whole Kamla Persad-Bissessar Government has failed in so many aspects, but today in national security once again despite their only crime plan being the calling of states of emergency.

The government's repeated reliance on states of emergency, a measure now in its third iteration under this administration, has proven to be a hollow strategy. Despite these extraordinary measures, mass murders continue unabated, demonstrating a profound lack of a coherent and effective national security plan. Citizens are suffering, and the tragic death of an innocent child underscores the government's failure to protect its people.

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They have had us in states of emergency for the majority of their tenure in office. They are now in the third iteration of a UNC state of emergency and the mass murders continue unabated.

Adding insult to injury, a junior minister's insensitive and politicized Facebook post has drawn sharp criticism. Such actions demonstrate a disturbing lack of empathy and a willingness to exploit tragedy for political gain, further eroding public trust. This behavior is not only unprofessional but deeply offensive to the grieving families and communities.

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Communities, citizens, leaders, etc are no longer shocked nor shaken by these heinous acts. Our precious children’s lives are being snatched away before they can dare to live and dream.

This is not just an isolated incident; it is part of a deeply troubling and terrifying trend of violence that is claiming the lives of our most vulnerable, including women and children. The public is no longer shocked but desensitized to these heinous acts. We must do better, Trinidad and Tobago. We are heading down a road of no return if decisive action is not taken to restore safety and security to our streets.

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My heart pains. We must do better Trinidad and Tobago! We are heading down a road of no return,” he warned.