Media won’t stop my fight for TT

Businesses flourish in environments of safety and stability. Communities grow and countries develop when families feel safe.

TT is on the brink of anarchy. I say this with no apologies to those entrusted to govern our nation. The Judiciary is overwhelmed with cases over a decade without action, poor infrastructure, inadequate staff and no control of its budget. Our law enforcement officers are demotivated and our politicians find solace in blaming others rather than taking decisive action. In the end our citizens suffer as they face ever increasing taxes, fees and punitive regulations.

The solutions are not as difficult as one may think. Panama was in a similar position and it turned things around.

So too was Colombia.

The answer is leadership.

In Trinidad, we have the leadership. I know that I can turn things around. Of that I am sure. Our problem is that the media are as culpable as our incompetent leaders for where we are.

The vision and suggestions of people like myself have not been evaluated, questioned or reported on by the media. In addition, there seems to be a concerted effort to stifle the voices and views of the many committed to the development of TT .

Why is the Democratic Party of TT ’s (DPTT ) ten-point crime plan not evaluated? Why are the economic suggestions of the DPTT and other individuals like Mariano Brown not debated among the economic journalists? The vision that I have for TT is not going to disappear simply because the media decide to ignore my suggestions.

I will fight for TT to be a better place for our families with every bit of my strength.

If the DPTT only attracts one person, so be it; but the message of hope, strong communities through strong local government laws, structured approach to policing, the restructuring of our government model will not be compromised.

We can overcome the negatives of structured criminal activity and poor governance.

That is only possible if we find the strength to overcome our selfishness, ethnic biases and hate. Our nation is calling on all of us to save our land. Once again, I state publicly that I am willing to serve any government willing to take action towards seriously addressing our challenges.

Steve Alvarez via email