Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar has called on citizens to unite and work together in the best interest and development of the country.
Speaking at the Hanuman Jayanti celebrations at the Divali Nagar site in Chaguanas, Persad Bissessar told the Hindu devotees gathered there, “There is no need for destructive competition and conflict. All of our interests can be served through co-operation and sacrifice.”
The Trinidad Express reported that using the life and accomplishments of the Hindu deity Bhakta Hanuman as an example of what the power of unity and hard work can accomplish, she said, “We are at a stage in our country’s life when commitment to duty, responsibility to the national interest, sacrifice, selflessness and co-operation are necessary to lay new foundations for a sustainable future.
“Dedication to one’s work, focus, courage and a lack of fear, of the kind for which Hanuman was noted, are qualities now more necessary than ever. Our ability to remain competitive in a tough global village will depend on how we collectively chose to improve national productivity.”
Division, she said, can never serve the national interest because it will always threaten the future.
“This is why I continue to work tirelessly to unite our people around the common vision of achieving peace and a happier society,” she added.
