PNM Port-of-Spain North, St. Ann's West

01/08/2026

We the people will remember the betrayal of our trust by this UNC Govt.

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01/08/2026

01/08/2026

Today, the Port of Spain North/St Ann’s West Constituency proudly joins the nation in commemorating African Emancipation Day.

We honour the courage and sacrifice of our ancestors, celebrate the richness of African heritage, and reaffirm our commitment to freedom, unity, resilience and progress. May their strength continue to inspire generations to come.

Happy African Emancipation Day!

01/08/2026

“Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery, none but ourselves can free our minds.”

For more: https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/young-urges-reflection-on-freedom-in-african-emancipation-day-message-6.2.2637467.8b4bd2064c

01/08/2026

Happy African Emancipation Day 🇹🇹
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01/08/2026

DEFENCE OF DEMOCRACY

It is clear that the Government has been utilizing the unjustified State of Emergency, and in particular, the Ministerial issued Preventive Detention Orders (PDOs) to suppress democracy and to attack those whom they wish.

The Constitution never intended States of Emergency to be used in the manner that we have seen since June 2025 and certainly PDOs which are not substantiated or supported with evidence, but merely stamped with language that the Minister is of the belief that there is a threat to public safety. What we are witnessing is not constitutional nor is it justifiable in a democratic state.

When these actions are preceded by documented verbal and other threats from senior members of the Government as we have seen, both in and out of Parliament, it is clear evidence of political targeting, persecution and prosecution. These actions are unprecedented in Trinidad and Tobago and exist only in dictatorships.

The complete disregard of safeguards (which in themselves are arguably not satisfactory) like ignoring the recommendations of the Tribunal set up under the Emergency Powers Regulations is unacceptable and another clear indicator of undemocratic behaviour and disregard for due process and protection of the law.

The use and abuse of rolling States of Emergency and the weaponizing of the various arms of the State against citizens who the Government sees as their opponents cannot continue.

Unfortunately I am attending to professional commitments which were scheduled months ago so I will not be at the PNM meeting at Balisier House later this evening. I offer my full support to my colleagues who will be attending and addressing these serious matters of national concern and I stand in solidarity with them and democracy prevailing in Trinidad and Tobago.

In continued service,

Stuart R. Young, SC, MP

July 23, 2026