Patrick Manning is telling supporters the coalition headed by Kamla Persad-Bissessar is so "inherently unstable" that it won't be able to create the right jobs for Trinidad and Tobago's "highly-educated workforce".
The leader of the People's National Movement (PNM) told supporters his government has invested in heavy industrialization, which he said is good for the country.
“When they come to ask for your vote, you must ask them what their industrialisation policy is...Are they going to say no more heavy industry will be allowed in Trinidad and Tobago in the future, as the NAR had said?" he asked.
He spoke of his government's policy of creating jobs in such heavy industries as an aluminium smelter, an iron and steel complex, and a plastics industry.
The Prime Minister said the country needs "strong, courageous and determined leadership" that can provide a program to carry out a clear vision for development. he said the opposition vision is shortsighted. "The only vision they have is to get rid of Manning,” he declared.
He also took issue with an opposition proposal for a higher minimum wage, suggesting that labour members of the coalition government would push the government to make it so high that it will make businesses uncompetitive, resulting in mass unemployment.
He urged citizens to keep the government they know rather than opt for one that is not known. "Don’t buy cat in bag!" he advised.
he also suggested that UNC leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar is not strong enough to lead the coalition and the Government.
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