LEADERSHIP IS COMMANDED NOT DEMANDED

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  • PEOPLE ARE COMPLAINING THAT ONE MUST NOT CRITICISE THE OPPOSITION LEADER OF THE GOVT OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

    They conflate her role as political leader and opposition leader and by doing so - in my opinion - create a false flag narrative that people are disrespecting her or don't like her, and go on the attack, often with vitriol vengeance to anyone who dares to point out flaws in her leadership.

    A favorite line that they like to use is: "the UNC doesn't criticise their leader; they all step in line no matter what."

    Is this what people really want For Our Country? For our Party?

    For it to be turned in at cult of personality, with leaders who are so think skinned that they cannot handle being told the truth?

    One in which a difference of opinion is regarded as disloyalty? And speaking of loyalty.. Is it that we must have blind loyalty to leadership and party even about clear incompetence, weak leadership, absences, and often utter silence in the face of the onslaught of havoc, disrespect, racism, and lack of good governance the current regime is wreaking on our nation?

    Are they asking us to put party before country, be mum, sit down and shut up fold our arms and put our finger on our lips like kindergarten children...?

    My message to those folks who would have us silent and acquiesent is this:

    LEADERSHIP IS COMMANDED, NOT DEMANDED.

    Below is an example of discussions, that underscores just how far gone some people are in their sychophancy, inability to speak truth to power, and a clear need to defend the indefensible. Lord help us.

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    Antonio Decklan Ross

    Thank you.....if she weak, then beat she in an internal election. I support whomever is the leader of the PNM

    Hermione Forde

    In an election system that was skewed?? WHO with integrity or simple common sense would get involved in that?

    Akeliah Glasgow-Warner

    UNC supporter loyalty should be studied.

    Kamla could burn down the country- THEY THERE.

    Ministers and MPs could get criminal charges and line up in court like roll call- THEY THERE.

    Over 50,000 fired in eight months- THEY THERE, jobless, struggling, still defending

    They could tax air, sunlight, and suffering — THEY THERE, crying all the way to line up to pay.

    Barry lace front could unstick mid-speech- THEY THERE, with super glue too.

    They could disrespect Black people publicly and call it “politics” — THEY THERE, defending their tone, and not the racialism.

    Cost of living sky-high, wages stagnant, people suffocating — THEY THERE defending.

    Promises broken, timelines vanish, accountability missing- THEY THERE shouting, “PNM worse”

    Michelle could get boos- THEY THERE, saying is love ups

    They can't stand Phillip- but THEY THERE, knowing he has one purpose only.

    Sturge could eat out all Massy Pastry- THEY THERE, wiping crumbs.

    Alexander could blow in a dirty plastic bags every Monday morning- THEY THERE, holding the bag.

    Michelle could get boo going and coming- THEY THERE saying is love.

    A UNC Councillor could cuss she own party online because her brother get wrongfully locked up under their SOE — THEY THERE shouting, “stay loyal”.

    Receipts loud, facts louder — THEY THERE, covering their ears and eyes.

    UNC could fight UNC like WWE- THEY THERE, quietly picking sides, but NEVER leaving.

    She said sunlight go kill COVID- THEY WERE THERE ignoring restrictions, some were even dying, but THEY WERE THERE, oxygen pump and all.

    LifeSport $400M unaccounted— THEY WERE THERE

    Section 34 — THEY WERE THERE

    $6M to remove a fire truck — THEY WERE THERE

    $7M for hellicopter gas— THEY WERE THERE

    NGC $16 BILLION unaccounted — THEY WERE THERE

    $500M cotton notes missing — THEY WERE THERE

    $87M for a prison fence — THEY WERE THERE

    $330M to construct a SOE prison in an old warehouse — THEY WERE THERE

    $15M for a trip to India — THEY WERE THERE

    UNC supporters don’t ask questions.

    They ask who to defend.

    THEY BEHAVE LIKE A CULT.

    No shame.

    No memory.

    Even when their party wrong, THEY THERE, bleeding and burning under the rising sun.

    Disclaimer: this post isn't about UNC loyalty.

    Akeliah Glasgow-Warner

    The PNM is not just a party, it is an institution that built this nation and continues to shape it. Persons reducing the PNM to whether they like or prefer the current leader or not, is shallow and dangerous thinking.

    My grandmother taught me something simple and important: you are free to support whoever you want during party elections, whether is party group, constituency, internals, all of it. But once the people choose, once a leader or executive is elected, you put all that support behind them for the greater good of the party. That is discipline. That is maturity. That is nation-building.

    It is deeply disappointing that some are willing to withhold their support simply because the leader is not their preferred choice. That mindset weakens democracy, not strengthens it.

    Even more alarming is seeing some women attempting to discredit the efforts of a female political leader instead of strengthening her. The men who cannot accept female leaders—openly or in disguise—are also part of the problem. We must understand that Leadership is bigger than ego, preference, or personality.

    The PNM has always been about structure, legacy, and responsibility — not emotional politics or sulking and blaming in opposition. If we forget that, then the failure isn’t leadership… it’s us. I support the Political Leader of the People's National Movement- Penny Beckles , as I have supported every single leader before her.

    Sincerely a born and bred PNM woman.

    Leh We Talk "D" Ting

    Her political weakness as OL is glaring. Mr. Eversley the position of PL is a party issue for PNM Members.

    The focus is on the OL who is the OL for ALL of T&T not just PNM people and that is the issue.

    Allyuh want to talk about Stuart Young not contesting the position in a internal PNM elections that was riddled in confusion and lack of proper oversight, do you remember that the Deputy Elections Officer resigned and some candidates writing to the Election Committee about their concerns?.

    However, why allyuh doh also talk about MP Beckles being a part of dishonesty where only 6 MP's along with herself caucus and choose her as OL without the voices of the other 6 winning MP's?


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    Hermione Forde

    Barry Garcia, my dear!! Take a look here.

    Colin SoulBoy Williams

    In my view.

    Like Dr. Williams who was selected by the PNM Great Thinkers of the party that he made into a movement that World Leaders marvels admire and some envy. So will Madam Penny now Opposition leader.

    Again In my view, she’s the perfect fit of a Statesman. Something The Republic of Trinidad And Tobago haven’t seen or had in years 

    Renelle John

    Y'all now seeing Rowley vision in these comments..

    Stacia James

    To go up against this Government ,we need someone to have them on their toes. Sorry, to say, i believe Stwart is the better person. Sometimes I does wonder if we even have an Opposition .The rate they going, like they planning to stay in Opposition for a long time.

    Nicole Baptiste

    Great woman classy, has integrity but it takes more than that to be a leader.

    Qualities

    Integrity & Ethics: Honest, reliable, fair, and accountable, acting as a credible role model.

    Communication: Articulate vision, listen actively, provide clear expectations, and foster open dialogue.

    Empathy & Compassion: Genuinely care about their team's well-being, understand different perspectives, and create inclusive environments.

    Vision & Purpose: Inspire others with a compelling future and connect daily tasks to a larger impact.

    Key Behaviors & Skills

    Adaptability & Flexibility: Open to new ideas, welcome different opinions, and pivot when necessary.

    Empowerment & Development: Focus on growing their team, giving credit, and providing resources to help others succeed.

    Resilience & Courage: Remain positive under pressure, make tough decisions, and take responsibility for failures.

    Action-Oriented: Bias for action, make quick & sound decisions, and drive results.

    Self-Awareness: Understand their own strengths and weaknesses and prioritize personal growth.

    Relationship Building

    Trustworthiness: Build psychological safety and respect by being consistent and dependable.

    Collaboration: Foster teamwork and build strong connections, rather than feeling threatened by others' success.

    One person may not have all but choose the one who has the most. Do not choose who is there the longest. Some janitors work in schools for 60 yrs yet could never qualify to be a teacher or principal. I use this analogy to make people understand but in no way does the analogy equal to this situation.

    Candice Romero Romero

    You and all know she ain't ready yet worse yet korem Marcel 🥴🥴🥴

    Ian C. Howe

    Well organised succession planning is key to continued growth of any corporation ...Stuart Young since his entrance to the political arena ....has proven himself a very capable candidate to take the helm of the PNM ..Dr Rowley, the astute leader he was, saw his potential, and began to personally mentor him...we saw Mr. Young make many breakthroughs, especially in the energy sector... his negotiation and problem-solving skills were second to none, he is solutions oriented ... and really became a shoe in to become the next leader ... Chinese or not..proving that they were the national party, they always claimed to be .... I agree the process of transition could have been more transparent, and calling the snap election wasnt the right choice, but those are topics for another discussion .. however, I understand now why Dr. Rowley chose to do it that way .. he knew of the nefarious agendas of others within the PNM fold, and tried to get pass them... he probably didn't think that they would have stooped so low .. that they would engineer the party to deliver the general election to these dUNCe despotic demons ...Just to undermine Mr. Young's installation as caretaker Prime Minister, who even in experiencing that piece of mayhemic madness, still maintains the poise and decorum of the true statesman that he is. Penelope Beckles is a very likeable person ...but she is way out of her depth in this dispensation of governance, that we are now experiencing .. her leadership is too weak to stand up to this chaos we are going through, her powder puff responses, are not going to achieve anything .. the articulation and mindset of Stuart Young is what is needed to move the PNM forward against the vitriol that is the kamliar kakistocratic kleptocracy (KKK) (perfect description by Kezel Jackson) aka dUNCe government ... answer me this why would they show open support for Penny ...is it because they are interested in the success of the PNM? No...because they can ride rough shod over her all day... PNM need to come together as the mature party it is supposed to be ..in the face of the catastrophic challenges that now face our beloved twin island state ..and allow Mr. Young to continue the role he was created to do. .or we may not have a country to run in 2030 ...my personal opinion.

    Tracy James

    We've been saying it ,Mr young is the man for the job but apparently their is some fighting was going on in the pnm and Mr young didn't bother to go up ..I do understand why because the pnm not suppose to be fighting each other so I understand why ...In all reality Mr young is the man they need to put there ,I don't have anything against miss beckles but I honestly don't support her as being the OP an anyone vex with my opinion take it to the lord in prayer ...

    Prince John

    That’s What I was saying

    Lenore Ayers

    The people who criticizing our opposition leader, are hateful and wants to destroyed PNM.but all the other parties are confusion, mayhem and bacchanal,

    Morris Morris

    Penny is a good waste of time

    Gregory Brown

    Why allyuh did not challenge her for the position of political leader. Allyuh know why Stuart Young did not run for the position. PNM ppl like to put de party business in public so everybody could pass de mouth on de party. Allyuh see that no matter what happen in UNC de support de leader. In PNM de quick to cuss de PL and put de party business out on de street

    Charlene Austarlie Garcia

    Humble and loving and knows how to work with the ground people

    Phillip Robinson

    We will never know if Penny is weak or not as a leader because from all appearances, she is not the de facto leader. The state of the PNM is not Penny's fault; it's as a consequence of the political culture and value-system of the PNM.

    Derek Hamilton

    Nobody has to nominate anyone, persons were free to throw their hat in the ring. The general council members would have bet on any horse they choose but I guess,, well let me not say that,, I gone....

    Tesfa Warner

    If she remains there 10 years easy for the other party , just saying

    Stacee Warrick

    She is a long standing experienced member of the party and it was felt by some that she should be given a chance to be OL & PL of the party.

    Stefan Granderson

    If I inherit a fart property it does not mean I'm a bad property owner ...it just still means the value of the property is still fart.

    Bernadette Edwards

    Good question Mr Eversley Mrs Beckles is not Boisterous so one might say she is weak as a Leader,my opinion don't matter, but she can Work together with Mr Young .

    Vijay Singh

    Who wants to lead a ded party???

    Nyabo Essack

    has anyone seen anything from the Leadership concerning the most recent verbal insult to Persons of African descent, displayed in tobago by the pm ........am curious .................

    Otis Cabrales

    Because they wanted a blackface!

    Nyabo Essack

    smh ........some just too inept to realize how inetpt you all are ............

    Rapha-el Salandy

    SIMPLE...THEY DIDN'T KNOW SHE WAS WEEK....UNTIL SHE WAS IN THE POST😏

    Glenn Forde

    AND ROWLEY TOO STRONG 💪🤣


    Yvette Curvan

    We want a highly educated and articulate person like Dominic Romain and Stuart Young as leaders

    Michael Tudor

    Leader for stick fighting.......

    Top fan

    Wayne Modeste

    She is going to be a great pm.

    Joycelyn SmallWhite

    She's a waste of time pnm not winning no election with her

    Barbara Fonrose

    Mrs Penny this is freedom of speech let them talk judge me not for you know not who I am do not judge a book by its cover open the book and read the content's ever one deserve a chance

    Top fan

    Rudy Nicholas

    i am a Young supporter, however, whoever is the leader of the party has my total support.

    Victor Roberts ·

    You are right my friend she will make a great leader

    Anisha Warrick

    WOMAN PUTS HOUSE INNER ORDER

    NOT MAN

    DE QUEEN

    Cecil Sleepy Clarke

    Perhaps if she did take over from Dr Rowley pnm would of been in power still

    Bobie-Lee Dixon

    She is weak…very!

    Rachel Jordan

    I said so from the beginning I like Penny but that position is for Stuart Young 💯

    Allan Green

    PENNY IS THE RIGHTFUL LEADER, iF Kamla could be PM anybody could be leader

    Julie Jennings Chan

    I agree

    Trudy Lewis

    Rowley never wanted her, as though he was the only person to make that decision. He achieved what he wanted when he placed SY under his wings and carried him to every official meeting. Giving him acting PM on numerous occasions. Imbert only got a couple so it would look like he wasn't bias. He made the Public like young and got comfortable that they wouldn't see anyone else fit for the job.

    With that being said, he knew that he wanted to retire, but instead of doing that in the year for internal elections, he delayed it, so that he could pull off the game he played. Ensuring who he wanted, to get the position of OL and by extension PM.

    So who really caused all the confusion? Whether SY was the right man for the job or not, this was unethical, morally wrong and vindictive of Rowley to cast aside everyone else without giving them a fear chance to be chosen by the membership and by extension the country.

    Robert Sampson

    All of ah sudden the PNM seems to love being in opposition, well go right ahead.

    Dave Raphael

    To much of one thing is good for nothing

    Alister Thompson

    Leadership has two parts:

    People must believe you can do the job

    And you must believe you can do the job too

    I think only the latter is present here

    Indar Parasram

    Well said

    Julia Matthew

    David Cornwall

    SO TRUE

    Christian Anntonette Noel

    Prime Minister in waiting

    Gale Charles

    Crab in a barrel

    Suzette Guevara

    If Penny Beckles is weak as a leader convinced me? Don't say she's unless it was proven that she is.

    Angie Brisbane-Bascombe

    I did!!!

    She most definitely is a very nice person, I dont see her as a very effective and dynamic leader.

    Shawn Wong

    She is weak

    Shivon Hendy

    She’s the one Penny Beckles

    Catherine Mclean

    They wanted that

    Jerome Rojas

    Wendell Eversley i love this question. And I wish we could get Penny and Stuart to work together !!!

    John Roland Salandy

    Hey guys look like you all miss the boat.

    Margaret Hinds

    She hasClass and integrity.

    Ann Knutt

    She is just right cool and educated and she would not lie to the people

    Elizebeth Mc Donald

    She is a calm lady trying her best to do right in GOD'S SIGHT DAILY.

    Top fan

    Jae Cell

    Because they were of the opinion that she was a strong leader. They were duped.

    Janice Maughn

    Because she doesn't get on like a wajang and scream and carry that's why they calling her weak

    Dian Bissoondath

    she is not a weak person they dropped the baton and to focus on role she has to get the baton

    Seereram Seepersad

    She is weak. Stuart Young is a better leader.

    Shirma Gomez

    General Council, when is the next PNM Convention when the different positions in the party are contested ? Then the members of the party would have their say.

    Elizabeth George-Jackman

    The current climate reflects the views of many..to me its good that people are expressing their views Penny Beckles as the leader will now have to listen with positive intentions - to be humble use discernment and wisdom. Her journey as the leader in these times requires great strength.

    Wendell Joseph

    Young is the best man if you playing Old politics however new politics is equal to new Party with intelligent Youth at the helm so its not Pnm and from the outlook on things it's not Unc either but time will tell

    Margaret Sebro

    I agree I love Mrs Penny but in my opinion Mr young will do the job to put us back in government. MY VIEW.

    Agatha Thomas

    Well said guys. Love you Penny and Stuarty you can work together and foster unity.

    Kim George

    I don't know much of her capabilities nah but I strongly believe those vultures on the Government bench WILL eat her up.. my opinion

    Arlene Taylor

    Hey heye

    George Baptiste

    She is a Great leader

    Anastasia Adonis

    She is strong

    Lynette Mendoza Belle

    I love her Penny you will do what is right for the people ❤️ you will be great 👍

    Patricia James

    Not a weak ...just humble

    David F Brown

    Agreed

    Akhenaton Phillip

    Their are lots of ppl pushing different agendas so you will always hear different views ....my question is if there is one PNM why everyone don't bind together to support and strengthen our leader instead of criticizing........I love my political leader

    Ricky Gentle

    I love Penny, but I think Stuart Young was the best man to lead the party

    Anthony Pierre

    Nice person, extremely week leader.

    Duane Davidson

    Quietness is not a sign of weakness and who else is there that has that aggression that people want if they did not have it for Mr Rowley back then would they have it now

    John Austin Joseph

    Perfectly well articulated!

    Brent Mark Bristol

    “With respect, I don’t agree that Ms. Bethel is weak. She has shown resilience, experience, and steady leadership over time. Mr. Young is also a strong leader in his own right, but in my view, he doesn’t yet bring the same level of seniority and institutional experience that Ms. Bethel brings to the table. Leadership isn’t about noise—it’s about consistency, service, and standing firm when it counts.”

    Terrance Vargas

    She is not a weak leader. What she inherited is the problem. She needs to surround herself with better advisors.

    Curtis Cox

    We cannot plz us if they had won she is a good leader but because the people choose differently she is a weak leader .when Dr Rowley was there they did not like him either stiff neck is we self.

    Collin Cudjoe

    Y Rowley didnt want her😊

    Winston Ankatiah

    there seems to be opposition within opposition as no demonstrated cohesiveness exists. you see cliques operating eg when last you saw entire opposition together

    Nathaniel Rogers

    No even a member and know who is the right person

    Veronica Davis

    She will not wants to give up now she believes she can make a difference no matter how long it takes .remembered no one pressure Kamala to move after loosing 100 election even some asked her to stepped aside . So say what

    Romeo Frank

    Dey want a leggo beast but being a lady it’s difficult for some to understand

    Elea Lendore

    The sad thing is NOT ONE UNC BASH THEIR LEADER..They support her through hefty fines and job loss, they lap every word she says…..

    Why didn’t Dr. Rowley allow a due process when he was there?Why did he attempt to force someone on party members?The PNM in my opinion is a party of discipline (sometimes too much), Penny is not loud, who says all leaders need the same characteristics?

    When Dr. Rowley was there, some of you same commentators here were begging for him to depart and wanted PENNY..

    This is one of PNM’s biggest failures, we can NEVER rally/uplift support our elected representatives. We always bash and undermine…

    Mansa Ransome

    We saying the same thing about Kamla too!

    What has happened is that the PNM let UNC bait them that Rowley put a non African to run the party and end up in a Chinee hating nonsense when African at the bottom of every heap whomever in charge.

    PNM need to act quickly since local government UNC already campaigning and sensing momentum.

    Maurice Tenia

    How many ejections the present PM lost consecutively as leader of her party and the others she takes up along the way ?

    Elicia Jessop

    She is good Leader....she's ppl ppl ...always on the ground meeting ppl needs....

    Sylvanis Forrester

    She has a role to play for now.

    Minesh Hazarie

    Let meh help yuh....

    When pnm lost in 2025... 26/13/2... they ended up with 13...you can only choose from what's available ...

    From the 13 6 voted for her 6 against ...

    Even after defeat they cannot unite ... A house divided amongst itself will fall ..

    The irony is because of a unc victory penny finally got to smell leadership after the party was destroyed by Keith and Zammie ... Penny was left in the wilderness(she stated that) for yrs and has returned bewildered ...

    26/13/2

    15/0

    Jay Cimone

    She's very weak

    Andre Naidoo

    Penny came at a bad time but she is the correct person .

    Neil Dyer

    I know her personally and she has class

    Nigel Ramrattan

    The salary very attractive. More than the person in question.

    David Bridglal

    She did admit there's lots of ground work to be done, instead of criticizing her start the ground work yesterday.

    Cherylann Alexis

    She will be the next Mp by god grace

    Jennifer Jones

    She is the right person to get the job done.

    Timothy Rochford

    Passive is not weak

    Portie Ports

    What is meant by weak PL please define cause what are we saying Kamla strong??

    Sharon Andrews

    NOT A DAMN SEAT FOR THEM. N IS FOR NO. TO GOD BE THE GLORY GREAT THINGS HE HATH DONE.

    Jonathan Pierre

    Now tell me, is that the face of how the next prime minister should look? The PNM need to be remodeled,rebrand themselves with fresh blood, new faces, new brains that can think with the times and future we living in today if they is to have a chance down the road. The PNM today is dead and spineless, sorry to say but that’s how I see, others would differ. And that face up there is a face for radio.

    Lisa Ramoutar-Singh

    Sge didnt get that position because she's a strong leader .

    She got it because they wanted a pushover when they decide to remove her 💯💯

    Kenton Gonzales

    Marvin Gonzales is the only person to transition this party

    Aaron W. Knights

    In the future may be.

    Glenda Quashie

    Nicola Affoon

    That pnm party need a strong leader Stuart Young

    Neil Mahabir

    She was the best they had but not good to be an opposition

    Anil Siewdass

    I recommend fitzy

    Sean Mc Leod

    💯%🏆🎯...


    Swanky Mel

    It many others but she is experiencing we don't know wat we getting

    Kieta Austin

    Weak maybe, but having a HEART for people is GOOD.. she is a caring person and will not allow people, to suffer like we SUFFERING NOW….

    Julien Adams

    Oh My God Wow GIF

    Devon Devonn

    Wendell Eversley probably they didn't know she was weak until she was in the position to prove her worth...don't you think so?

    Risa Harewood

    Ppl can say what they want Mr. Wendell Eversley that's my leader .

    Josephine Bushell

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    UNC supporter loyalty should be studied.

    THEY'RE THERE!

    MOWSIE could burn down the country - THEY'RE THERE! 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

    I swear she mix Gobar in something and give them.

    Harvey Jonathan Franco

    PooPnannYLoPee

    Judy Sinanan

    It seems she bypassed the process by getting MPs who won their seats, to sign 'ah paper' saying they supported her as political leader and that was 'given' to media ppl. It seems there was supposed to be secret ballot voting but that did not happen - it is not a secret as all this was in print media, and selected former union boss as deputy.

    Lyn Pajotte Piango StHilaire

    I find so Evey one sit an said Notting

    Riad Mohammed

    Who else would they put as the leader of the dead pnm

    Lenard McClean

    She's brilliant at her job rebuilding the pnm takes heart and heartbreaking but she'll get there first build back the trust of the people that Rowley look down on the people are still vex with pnm but the god ı serve will bring her and the pnm back to the top a n with saying that let me say the devil is aliar in jesus name 🙏

    Kayode Francois

    I don't feel she have what it takes to lead the transformation of the PNM

    Melina Hutchinson

    Because she was never a leader for them to know that she was a weak leader.

    Barri Barrington

    Mr. Eversley Penny Beckles is clearly not the person for the job at this time we all know who should be leading the party if we are to gain any sort of ground going forward

    Taharqa Obika

    Penny Beckles is right on time

    Beetham Bouy

    And is y'all who stay home and vote or come out and vote for the yellow code but now all yuh have all the answers who should and shouldn't be leading the PNM. That's why Tobago has maljo now. PNM people stop sleeping and drooling. Kamla still dey.

    Lee Boss

    Smh alyuh could fight people down yes

    Kunle Olusayo Fayola

    I don't want to wash my laundry in public.

    Burt Dyer

    Nuf a love for you PENNY

    Barbara Fonrose

    Thank you very much to the PNM DR ERIC Williams fight for all of us to be Educated but the truth must be in the public domain most people never had access to a history book by the name little folks Trinidad party have Notting to do with this

    Anastasia Adonis

    Give her the encouragement

    Annette Mitchell-King

    You need to honest mr eversly ,nice lady .but lacking leadership qualities.

    Phyllis Duke

    Quietness doesn't mean you are weak

    Zillah Theophile

    If pple were following closely the events that followed after the PNM lost the election it would be easy to see why pple chose to go with the flow and jus follow what happened after

    Bo Curtis

    Brother youre on point and this same indecisive behavior is one of the things is what have the PNM in the position they are today. So if they are not even sure of themselves how can they be sure she's not the one to take the party forward. First they had Mr Rowley they say he too aggressive. OK they give them Stuart who was a little more palatable than his predecessor they move him too. OK so they have Penny who's even more subtle and diplomatic now they find she too docile. My next advice is for them to resurrect Dr Eric Williams and tell him to come take back his party because some people really dont know what they want.

    Ari Hatch

    The pnm needs a leader who can fight cause being nice gets you killed

    Lynette Mendoza Belle

    I just love the both of them I don't know what to say

    Barbara Fonrose

    correction every not ever

    Dee Boss Constantine

    lets look at her so far. How has it been as an opposition thus far? She and her hand-picked executive are always late in responding, like days after, or sometimes not at all; they are not keeping meetings as regularly as they should. She doesn't command her audience; she's boring. Her speech makes you fall asleep; she cannot rally the members or anyone to become members or even vote for her and the party, if the members refuse to see that, And only want to tell members that thay should not discuss it in public, and take whatever is given to us by this leadership and her executive, other wise be prepead to be ostracized or demonize then they have not learned from the last election and should be prepared to stay in opposition.

    Sunshine Hall

    She got the position as the political leader in a bad time. Their is no hope for The P N M again 😔 tge true fie heart support felt used just for their gain it's 😢 really sad.

    Cherry Castellano

    We are so accustomed to rara rara behavior that diplomacy in action and we not seeing it.

    Carol Daniel

    My comment is not about Penny's abilities, its about the racist mentality of Trinidadians in general. When you choose leaders on the basis of race and colour you end up with a level mediocrity that prevents any country from progressing. Dr. Rowley recruited his cabinet and advisors based on their skill set, experience and work ethic. When those qualities are the basis for recruitment you can't possibly end up with a cabinet or a board of all African or all Indian or all chineese. As I recall in the early days there were comments by some, that Dr. Rowley was too dark to be the PM of T& T. Recently we have heard that Stuart Young was too Chinese and to rich to be PM. These are tough times globally, we needed leaders with skill, experience and courage on both sides of the isle. Now there are those complaining. Why complain. Our leaders are the result of decisions we the people have made. Perhaps going forward we will make our decisions on something more substantive than race, complexion, sweetness , friendliness. These are all surface qualities and do not speak to the ability of a group of people to run a country as complex as T& T.

    Equipu Supermarketequipment

    None credible could have been found or none wanted to be associated with the shame of being pnm leader

    Clinton Charles

    Look yuh see that stupid talk duh make sense at the time people were confused and hurt by a major defeat no one was thinking straight.

    When she was elected people wasn't studying that until they sober up.

    The lady could make a good MP but leader no she just don't heave that quality and those who support her be real this is not ah friend thing

    Ken Vois

    I just think is the people vote so blame the people

    Andy Torres

    It became a coup de tate in the PNM , with two factions fighting each other. Its an age old strategy by the enemies of the African race, and so far, we, as a ppl, have allowed it to continue. Divide and conquer.

    Fabian Sinaswee

    The worst of the worst

    Erica Lumsden

    Very

    Satyadeo Tiwari


    May be a meme

    Analisa Pierre

    I honestly so not think she is Isa weak leader ..eta wait for local GOVT elections.

    She inherited the party in a hot mess give her a chamce

    Vitalinda

    Exactly

    Francis Raymond

    Rowley must pull aside and allow her to take up the baton. He is a liability to the party.

    Peter Burgess

    Kamla can't burn no country and we their so what you saying pnm burnt down and we should stay with them no

    Tanya Ayana Dawn Murray

    Apparently being well organize and respectable and highly Educated is a sign of weakness unlike ruthless dysfunctional drunken kamla

    Erna Smith-chock Hong

    She is too weak.

    Hudson Alexander

    All you social Media imps and misled fools.dont come round my political leader with all of that nonsence.is bacanal and locura all of you like .my leader deals with facts figures and real issues.while D..UNCE are constantly being misled by social media. Ent yellow is the code?now take What you get in yo roocoongcootoongcoon.

    Top fan

    Wayne Modeste

    Pnm will rain again & panday will be the opposition. Unc dead dead dead. Panday is the founder of the unc & take it from him. We'll he daughter will teach them a lesson.

    Marva Selman Cooper

    Typical of my peeps. Only after the fact and criticism. They like monkeys, swinging any which way.

    Caleb Phillip

    Since Trump invited Madro for holidays, with all expenses paid, there seems to be one opposition leader. The woman was constantly overshadowed by a bully. Some believe that the bully and some of his Caricom collegues may be invited for holidays by Trump as well. The opposition leader was elected. She has not shown any further weakness since elected, so how could you be calling her weak now you bunch of duffers.

    Salman Mohammed

    Ngl young might have been a good leader but thanks to Rowley he got a really bad stigma and that is why no one will want him as leader because now every one watches him the same way Rowley used to watch him... Like a caddy boy or a fall man .

    Wendell Joseph

    The Owner's of the party only listening and laughing at alyuh just imagine you not honoring negotiations but when the smoke clear you take 47% what manner of evil is that amongst other transgressions against people who digesting that?it will take more than years to digest that

    Stephan Dookhoo

    No one in the pnm is worthy of leading the party.

    Karen Kanne Latchman

    Trinidadian just like loud behavior talk soft and polite you week to dam judgemental

    Ronald Charles

    Pnm Is Dead And Going To Burried Very Soon

    Natalie Scott

    Weak because she’s talking the same shit just in a different tone.

    Verons Charcells

    Some people based on these comments dont really understand politics at all and how it works and some of you all hate betterment and progress. Its so obvious about the state of the PNM and yet SMH.

    Hannah Lewis

    she is going well. leave her alone. it is the same stupid talk make us end up with Kamla. The same way they bad talk Miss Earla, and now the next one doing next to nothing.

    Arlene Lewis

    I find so, all them losers

    Davy Brown

    Africans again, starting to destroy the making of a leader, yuh ain't seeing that in the Indian community, if they get or they ain't get, they supporting the Indian leader

    Ann Mohammed

    MARVIN WILL DO A BETTER JOB

    Renaldo Matadeen

    PNM in a mess oui. 2 loss in a year. PRESSHAH

    Top fan

    Camille Crosby O'Brien

    Cause they stupid Stuart would have made a great leader. They better fix it , cause it will be more cut arse by the polls come local elections. A vibrate and strong assertive leader is needed.

    Felix Paponette

    That woman is not fit to be.

    Dale Mitchell

    Please give me a break, Penny is not a weak leader, well if that is so, them the current PM also is weak, because Penny don't bark and not arrogant she weak right? Can't you people see the politics of barkung behind people and arrogance not working anymore...people fed up of dat, she stands well and deliver her points exceptionally well, give Penny a chance please, u can never please a Trini...


    And this defensive, head-shaking missive to an elder of the party speaks to the insecurity and mayhaps the turmoil and jostling for pole postion that may be on going within the executive. Methinks doth protest too much

    NOTE: if one is playing defense one is most likely losing...

    LETTER FROM MS. GABSY-DOLLY TO MS. MARILYN GORDON [VIA SOCIAL MEDIA]

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    As a member of the PNM, it is critical that I show my support for the duly elected Political Leader of the Party.


    If people who claim to support me publicly were to engage in disrespectful behaviour towards the Political Leader, it would be my duty to do likewise- come out publicly and state my full support for the Leader and the office of Leader, and encourage those who support me to do the same. You see,

    I would understand that the same disrespect my silence is giving consent to will one day come back to haunt me, and destroy the party.
    I would understand that the party is bigger than me, and that if the Constitution of the party is disregarded, it will be detrimental to the party.
    I would understand that my silence in the face of those attacks would be taken for approval, encouraging more and more internal dissent, making the party even more unattractive to undecided voters.
    I would understand that if one cannot follow, then one cannot lead.
    I would understand that time is longer than twine- if leadership is for me, it will come in the right way, at the right time.
    I would throw my full support behind the leadership and the party, setting the example for the membership, and doing my part to strengthen the party.

    Staying silent while the Political Leader is attacked is not an option.
    Today, I urge all engaging in this behavior to think about the bigger picture; think about the Party, not self.

    This is not about any one person or personality, it is about the PNM, this party that we all love; and how it can best be strengthened as we fight as a united body against the real enemy, the wicked, callous UNC.

    Finally, until we are willing to assess our leaders with emprical, clinical detachment, and choose them based on qualifications, experience, capability, propensity for service and patriotism - and not JUST gimme, gimme, eat-ah-food, knee-jerk, emotional reactions, we will continue as a country be vulnerable to the biased, racist, tribalism and manipulative psyops like Cambridge Analytica has already wrought on our nation.

    As a people in a country that has given us SO MUCH.. to paraphrase JFK... it is time to ask"

    Not just what my country can do for me, but What Can I do for my Country, "

    Later Peeps

  • I think the Faace book post from this Gentleman may have prompted the "In defense of" frenzied activity

       David An Vastie Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 12:12 PM [via Facebook] The content cannot be displayed because you do not have authorisation to view this content.


    Many people oppose me for criticizing the opposition leader and her poor leadership. I will say it again: her leadership leaves much to be desired.

    This is the poison that was deliberately injected to destroy the Balisier. It was installed, not elected by conviction but positioned by design. Placed into leadership and then protected—left there without a fight. The order was clear: never challenge the UNC. Stand down. Step aside. Let the UNC rule, let it warm the chair of power for a few years until it either walks away or is pushed out.

    Its mission is simple: cripple the PNM, hollow it out, weaken its spine, fracture its base. It would gladly bury the Balisier for whatever reason.

    PNM needs a strong, uncompromising leader — someone willing to stand up to the misfits currently in government who are driving Trinidad and Tobago toward the abyss. What we are witnessing is not just poor governance; it is systematic damage being done to the country’s institutions, economy, and credibility.

    This administration is not merely failing — it is mortgaging the future, leaving behind a mess so deep that whoever inherits power may spend decades trying to repair it, if repair is even possible. That is the real tragedy: the damage being done today will not end with this government.

    But an ineffective opposition is part of the problem. PNM cannot afford weak leadership, internal paralysis, or timid responses. Silence and caution in the face of national decline is complicity. Opposition exists to challenge, expose, and apply pressure — relentlessly.

    Trinidad and Tobago did not fail. The people did not fail. What has failed, repeatedly, is a political class disconnected from the consequences of its actions. The country deserves leadership with backbone, clarity, and a genuine sense of national duty — not recycled figures, not empty rhetoric, and not political survivalism.

    If PNM intends to remain relevant, it must rise to this moment. Anything less ensures continued decline — and a country left paying for the mistakes of those who should have known better.

    Hot foot, Hot Mouth, Divergent, Flambeau-toting, Rabblerousing, Rantipole Geek Agitator. Red <3 White 🤍 and Black 🖤 is what flows through my veins❣️

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