Cut out games and govern

An improvement in energy prices alone will not solve the country’s problems. There has to be a committed effort from all of us to bring back this place we so love. We are faced with a serious cultural problem and fixing that will take generations of a high level of productivity and nationalism.

Blaming the last political directorate will not help the situation.

The People’s National Movement has been given the reins of power and it needs to take the bull by the horns and execute serious austerity measures and strong laws to shake up this feteing and wining society.

According to the late former Prime Minister, “The fete is over, back to work.” There are people who will not be happy but the truth always hurts. The Government must stop pussyfooting and do the job of fixing the engine room.

As soon as possible, the Government must stop all these handouts for the pan, soca and chutney competitions, for emancipation and Divali celebrations, and for other groups that don’t give value for money. I know there are people who would be annoyed with me, but it is taxpayers’ money being spent. As far as I am concerned, that areas of health, transport and to some extent education must be controlled by the Government.

We are afraid of privatisation and diversification because of the fear of the unknown, but if you don’t jump into the unknown you will never achieve your true potential.

The most successful people in the world are those who eliminate fear from their agenda.

This is our last chance to get it right. Cut out the games in the Parliament from both sides of the floor.

The country and its people come first. Stop the political parade and get down to serious governance. I rest my case. Who don’t like it ...

well, that’s just my position.

EARL MARTIN Trincity