Kamla: Mothers are nation builders

Opposition leader Kamla Persad Bissessar address those gathered at the UNC Mother's Day function at Passage to Asia Chaguanas, dd:2019.05.05 PHOTO BY JEFF K. MAYERS
Opposition leader Kamla Persad Bissessar address those gathered at the UNC Mother's Day function at Passage to Asia Chaguanas, dd:2019.05.05 PHOTO BY JEFF K. MAYERS

IN her Mother's Day message, Opposition Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar said thanks and expressed good wishes to all mothers and encouraged the public to use the occasion to reflect on the roles and sacrifices of mothers year round.

In a statement issued to the media today, Persad-Bissessar said without mothers societies would not be successful. Citing her own experiences with her mother, she said mothers displayed warmth, wisdom and strength necessary to build leaders and shape nations.

"I always reflect on the qualities of my own mother in moments of joy as well as in challenging times. I remember her loving embrace as well as her stern teachings. Her strength, determination and ability to make a little go a long way, has ensured that I was able to obtain success.

"The words of wisdom and encouragement which she imparted to me many years ago as I set out to chart my own path, something that went against social and cultural norms at the time, always remain fresh in my own mind. Today, these are qualities I have passed on to my own child and grandchildren."

She said during her term as prime minister, the baby grant was instituted to ensure each mother could provide for their children.

Persad-Bissessar also recognised the integral role mothers play in developing not only their children, but their homes, communities and the country.

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