On Sunday, 8 November 2026, Prime Minister Kamla Persad\u2011Bissessar delivered a Divali greeting to Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s Hindu community and all citizens celebrating the festival. The address was posted on the government\u2019s official website and social media platforms.<\/p>\n
In her message, the Prime Minister highlighted the timeless values of light triumphing over darkness, good prevailing over evil, and knowledge dispelling ignorance\u2014principles that she said bring peace, dignity, and hope to people\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n
She quoted the Ramayana, noting that \u201call people loved one another,\u201d and linked this sentiment to the nation\u2019s heritage of generosity and resilience that has shaped Trinidad and Tobago\u2019s social fabric.<\/p>\n
The speech called for continued care, understanding, respect, and tolerance beyond Divali, urging the nation to build opportunities for children, security for families, dignity for the elderly, and a voice for every community.<\/p>\n
Persad\u2011Bissessar concluded by wishing Mata Lakshmi\u2019s blessings of peace, abundance, health, harmony, and prosperity for every home, and encouraged the sharing of blessings so that well\u2011being and happiness flourish throughout the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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