Trinidad PM responds to private jet ‘trip to New York’ claim

SECOND TIME AROUND: Newly reappointed Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley and his wife, Sharon, pose for a family photo at President’s House yesterday with their daughter, Tonya Rowley-Cuffy, and son-in-law Kareem Cuffy. –Photo: JERMAINE CRUICKSHANK
SECOND TIME AROUND: Newly reappointed Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley and his wife, Sharon, pose for a family photo at President’s House yesterday with their daughter, Tonya Rowley-Cuffy, and son-in-law Kareem Cuffy. –Photo: JERMAINE CRUICKSHANK

(Trinidad Express) Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley did not take a private jet out of Trinidad to New York.

There were two posts circulating on social media on Monday, one claiming while another questioning whether Rowley took a private aircraft to New York.

These posts were rubbished in a Facebook post on Monday at 9 p.m. on the Office of the Prime Minister page.

 
“This piece of public mischief originated from the same source of political misconduct which dogged the country for the last five years. It is to be disregarded and dismissed for what it is, misinformation aimed at disrupting the peace, quiet and good order in our country,” stated the post.

It stated that it was clear that some people just will not give up in their attempt to create stresses for the national population.

 
The post stated that the fact is that the Prime Minister having tested negative last Friday, remained in home isolation until today (Monday) and expects to be out early tomorrow morning (Tuesday).

“During this period the Prime Minister remained engaged night and day as he worked from his home office,” stated the post.

It added that all members of the Prime Minister’s household are safe and well and none have traveled out of Trinidad recently.

“The Prime Minister and his family extend their deepest appreciation and thanks to the very many well wishers and all citizens who sent kind words and prayers for the safety and well-being of the Rowley family.”stated the post.