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  • 7 weeks ago

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar has expressed gratitude to supporters who stood by her and the United National Congress during the party's decade in opposition.

She was speaking on Saturday night at the UNC's annual Christmas fundraiser.

Sharla Kistow has more.
Transcript
00:00Addressing party supporters, Prime Minister Kamala Passat-Bissasa reflected on what she described as a challenging period for the United National Congress while it was out of government.
00:10She thanked those who remained loyal to the party and to her leadership during that time, saying their support helped sustain her through moments of uncertainty.
00:19For a decade, you stood with me and by my side, when I was heavily tested, and the road was often very lonely and very difficult.
00:31But you supported my leadership when it was questioned. You trusted my judgment when the future was uncertain, and you held faith when others tried to weaken my resolve.
00:45You endured, not only for a party, but for my own cause, in your cause, with a vision and a mission to build a better nation.
00:57You gave me time, you gave me energy, you gave me personal sacrifice, because you believe one day the sun will rise again.
01:08The Prime Minister also outlined her administration's priorities since returning to office, pledging to lead a country with integrity, courage, and care for the people it serves.
01:20She said while progress has been made in the first seven months, there's still significant work ahead.
01:26In just seven months, we have begun delivering on our election commitments at an unprecedented pace.
01:36I mean, I may pause. I see some of you think it's taking too long, but do not ever give up hope.
01:42If you did not give up that hope in 10 years, now is not the time to give up hope.
01:48We will continue to work for each and every one of you.
01:51If some things take a little longer, sometimes the systems and the bureaucracy, whilst we want to do everything yesterday and tomorrow,
02:01it's not that easy, but I will never, and we will never give up.
02:05Please keep the faith.
02:08In Parliament, we advance legislation and policy to fight crime, to strengthen public safety,
02:16to expand the social protection and safety net, and to rebuild confidence in state institutions.
02:25Across the public service, we are repairing weakened systems, restoring discipline,
02:33and rebuilding trust through care, direction, and measuring results.
02:37Mrs. Posada Bisesa said her government remains mindful that its authority comes from the people
02:44and that leadership must always be exercised in the public interest.
02:49Authorities are great trust given by you, the people of our land.
02:54The UN should return to government with a responsibility to govern responsibly in the public interest.
03:01And that is the spirit in which we must move, Kvala.
03:06Sharla Kistu, TV6 News.
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