00:00The war of words between the government and opposition intensified today, with the opposition leader accusing the UNC administration of
00:09failing the people of Trinidad and Tobago.
00:11In a strongly worded statement, Beckles claimed the Prime Minister's attempting to distract the public from questions surrounding billions of
00:20dollars in housing-related contracts.
00:22Beckles said, the Prime Minister's recent comments were aimed at shifting attention away from what she described as a landmark
00:31TT gate and HDC gate.
00:34She said, quote, her government is on the verge of collapse and she is clutching at straws, end quote.
00:40The opposition leader accused the administration of failing to address key national concerns including crime, economic growth, rising living costs,
00:50and infrastructure problems.
00:52Beckles also questioned the government's handling of more than $4 billion in contracts and raised concerns about who stands to
01:01benefit from the major housing projects now under scrutiny.
01:04Her remarks came after Prime Minister Kamala Posada-Bissessa criticized the Beckles in Parliament, saying she was the last person
01:12to speak about questionable characters in public office.
01:15That exchange followed controversy involving Opposition Senator Janelle John Bates and allegations tied to the PAAC.
01:24Beckles insisted the Prime Minister has no authority to lecture her on integrity or accountability.
01:30She says she will continue to hold the government accountable as citizens demand answers on crime, the economy, and public
01:38spending.
01:39Charlotte Kisto, TV6 News.
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