00:00Members of the Trinbago Night Riders paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Kamala Passat-Besessa at the Diplomatic Centre on Thursday,
00:08fresh off their victory on Wednesday night against the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons at the Brian Lauer Cricket Stadium in Teruba in South Trinidad.
00:17A post on the Prime Minister's Facebook page, accompanied by photos of the courtesy call,
00:22said that the Prime Minister expressed full confidence in the team's capability and extended best wishes on behalf of the nation.
00:29Prime Minister Passat-Besessa's love for the game was evident on Wednesday when, despite a minor tumble,
00:35she had words of encouragement also for young aspiring cricketers at the closing ceremony of the Java Community Cricket Program in her constituency.
00:45The Prime Minister has since said that she is deeply grateful for the outpouring of concern following a minor fall in Penal on Wednesday.
00:52Prime Minister Passat-Besessa also thanked the opposition leader, Penelope Beckles, for her kind words.
00:59The Prime Minister then said, rest assured, she is well, and that, quote, God is good, and we continue the fight with strength and faith, end quote.
01:07Opposition leader Beckles said in a statement that she noted with grave concern that Prime Minister Passat-Besessa suffered a fall at the Java Community Cricket Program closing ceremony in Penal.
01:18However, the opposition leader said that she was heartened by the reports that Prime Minister Passat-Besessa was able to stay on for the duration of the event
01:25and to deliver the feature remarks, as was originally scheduled.
01:30Opposition leader Beckles extended best wishes to Prime Minister Passat-Besessa during this time
01:34and prayed that she endures no discomfort or delayed impairment.
01:39TV6 News understands that the Prime Minister chaired Thursday's Cabinet meeting at the Diplomatic Centre.
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