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Undeterred by sharp criticism from political rivals, the Prime Minister has doubled down on her description of the country as a “lawless dump”, insisting the remark was intended to confront harsh realities and ultimately uplift the nation.
Kamla Persad-Bissessar said pushback from the People’s National Movement (PNM) over her choice of words only highlights what she described as the party’s lack of ambition for its supporters. She maintained that she would not lower her standards, insisting that her remarks are intended to uplift the country and secure the best outcomes for United National Congress (UNC) supporters and law-abiding citizens.
The Prime Minister made the remark on Sunday while defending higher traffic fines and customs duties, blaming what she called “entitled attitudes” and widespread disregard for the law.
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