The Opposition People's National Movement (PNM) has refused to participate in the official 50th anniversary Independence celebrations, saying its officials would be engaged in the party's own celebrations to mark the milestone anniversary.
It's programme of events includes a candlelight walk from St Vincent Street to the PNM's Balisier House headquarters where there would be a cultural show, ending with the re-enactment of the flag-raising ceremony.
PNM General Secretary Ashton Forde told reporters the party wanted to celebrate the event in its own way. "We couldn't do it our way if they are in power," he said.
The PNM has complained that the government celebration has excluded the party's founding leader, Dr Eric Williams. Ford said the country's first PM has not been properly honoured for his contribution to the country's development.
It's programme of events includes a candlelight walk from St Vincent Street to the PNM's Balisier House headquarters where there would be a cultural show, ending with the re-enactment of the flag-raising ceremony.
PNM General Secretary Ashton Forde told reporters the party wanted to celebrate the event in its own way. "We couldn't do it our way if they are in power," he said.
The PNM has complained that the government celebration has excluded the party's founding leader, Dr Eric Williams. Ford said the country's first PM has not been properly honoured for his contribution to the country's development.
Ford also announced that the PNM would stop all advertisements with Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley placed against a National Flag in the background.
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