Government by Threat or Solution | Trinidad and Tobago News

Sanjiv Boodhu, Deputy Political Leader of the PNM, slams the government for ruling by intimidation, warning that its harsh tactics on discipline, crime, and the economy are crushing families and worsening social instability. While acknowledging the need for discipline in schools, he questions what happens to disruptive students when sent home — especially as many households already face job losses, delayed grants, and uncertain youth programs. He accuses the government of piling on taxes and fines while slashing support, calling it “government by threat” that targets workers, drivers, and small businesses. Boodhu also criticizes the continued use of states of emergency, arguing they haven’t solved crime or economic woes after over a year. He insists these issues affect everyone regardless of politics and must be addressed with empathy, not fear — warning that punishing desperation won’t fix crises; it will only fuel future ones. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/226d0cc2f4d0cd03