What this day means

What does independence mean to me? Independence is freedom from control or influence of others. It is the power to act without externally imposed restraints.

All of us have the choice and responsibility to improve our lives.

Independence celebrates hope. The price for independence is in most cases blood.

In TT we need to recognise and celebrate all entrepreneurs and workers. We need to support and recognise the hard working small business people around us.

Here is what independence should mean to all of us: We do not answer to someone else. We determine our schedules, values and priorities.

We stand alone. We are able to depend on ourselves.

We are self-reliant.

We can do things without manipulation.

We can live a fulfilling and sustainable lifestyle.

We have choices.

We are responsible for our lives. We drive our own “bus.” We have the right to do the right thing. We have a collective attitude and mindset. We have an equal distribution of wealth and resources.

I do not mind working hard, it’s who I am working for.

God bless our nation of many varied races.

AV RAMPERSAD Princes Town