Penny, political parties blast PM over ‘lawless dump’ remark
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December 30, 2025
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Akash Samaroo
Political parties have taken strong exception to the Prime Minister describing Trinidad and Tobago as a “lawless dump”.
PM Kamla Persad-Bissessar used the phrase to justify a sharp increase in traffic fines and customs duties, arguing that the country had slipped into a state of disorder due to “entitled attitudes” of citizens who ignore laws.
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