The Tribune

By REV ANGE

LA PALACIOUS

AT this point in time none of us know just what the outcome of our upcoming elections will be. After the day all the guessing will be over.

After election day, no matter who wins, I hope to see the following:

1. A people united under the government of the day to work together for the next five years

2. An example of mature adult behavior everywhere for our children and youth to emulate

3. A peaceful country for our millions of tourists to feel comfortable visiting

4. Uninterrupted progress made on existing projects which are for the betterment of the country

5. Paying of our duties and taxes to generate necessary funds.

6. Stabilization of family life.

7. Reduction in crime and more honesty all around.

8. Children eager to learn enabling teachers to be even more inspired to teach

9. Reduction in litter and properly disposed garbage

10. Beautification of all properties and even abandoned buildings

11. Road works which reduce congestion and wise purchases of vehicles

12. Spiritual discipline that leads to greater levels of godliness.

Let us thank God for our many freedoms:

1. Freedom to vote in a democratic society.

2. Freedom to worship without fear and restriction

3. Freedom of speech (that needs to be used respectfully)

4. Freedom of movement to travel and study abroad

5. Freedom of assembly in groups of varying sizes

6. Freedom of protection for ourselves and our property

We have the right to education, medical attention, property ownership and so much more. Let us be grateful for the many blessings that we do enjoy even as we work together to improve the lives of our people.

May God continue to bless us and may we become a holy and godly nation, moving forward, onward, and upward, as our nation road leads toward our almighty God.