In his congratulatory letter to Prime Minister Persad-Bissesar, the Opposition Party Leader said, "On the occasion of the 48th anniversary of independence of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, I wish to extend, on behalf of my party and on my own behalf warm congratulations and best wishes to you and the people of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago.
The congratulatory message also highlighted the prominent role Trinidad and Tobago continues to play in the development of the Caribbean Community.
Grant indicated , "There can be no doubt of the special leadership role that the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago has played within the Caribbean Community from the very beginning of the anti colonialist struggle and continuing to the present day. As we join in this celebratory moment as brothers and sisters across the Caribbean Sea, we feel confident that the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago will continue to serve as a major force in the continued development of the entire region."
The message concluded with a special expression of goodwill and solidarity to Prime Minister Kamla Persad – Bissessar and it encouraged the recently elected Prime Minister to proceed to implement the historic vision of fundamental change for the betterment of Trinidad and Tobago and the wider region.
The PAM Leader Lindsay Grant concluded, "On behalf of my Party the People's Action Movement it is my pleasure to be able to share this august moment with you at this historic crossroads in the development of both the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and the CARICOM as a whole."
Lindsay Grant and members of the People's Action Movement executive were among the specially invited guests and dignatories at the historic swearing in ceremony of Mrs Persad-Bissesar earlier this year. Mrs Persad-Bissessar was a member of the Legal Team that fought Prime Minister Denzil Douglas and the Labour administration in the landmark boundary cases of 2009.
