Honour Robinson for his good work

THE EDITOR: Trinidad and Tobago has the uncanny tendency of honouring posthumously. As classy as the last word may sound, it simply means “after death”. How can someone appreciate being appreciated if they are no longer alive? My plea is to the government. I am urging the government of Trinidad and Tobago to honour ANR Robinson in a memorable way before he is gone! Arthur Napoleon Raymond Robinson is a perfect example of the type of leaders that the twin island state of Trinidad and Tobago needs. Imagine one of our own being responsible for the establishment of an International Criminal Court! He has taught many of us that there is greatness to be achieved beyond the horizon. Mr Robinson is also the first Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago to become the President. He has been actively involved in politics since the days of the Father of Our Nation, Dr Eric Williams. Mr Robinson is a man whose class has been rewarded worldwide.

How many of you all can recall the coup of 1990? Though Mr Robinson had been shot on that occasion, he ordered the armed forces to attack with full force to protect the democracy of Trinidad and Tobago. Mr Robinson was also called upon to resolve a political deadlock on two occasions. In the first instant he chose to join his two seats with the 17 of the UNC, to put Mr Basdeo Panday as the prime minister. Then as the president, he chose to put the incumbent party in opposition, making Mr Patrick Manning the prime minister. Well, recently I managed to set my sights upon a very enticing postal stamp. On this stamp was Mr Robinson, the president of Trinidad and Tobago, shaking the hand of the UN secretary, Mr Kofi Annan, at the inauguration of the International Criminal Court. This was great but I believed that as a country we can do more to show Mr Robinson that we are forever in debt for the hard work and dedication which he has portrayed through his love for this country. One way I believe that we can honour him is to name the Crown Point Airport i

SHAMILLIA ROCK
St Joseph’s Convent
St Joseph