Oropune Residents: Colleen Holder has our unwavering support in face of intimidation


“As a community, our non-tolerance of intimidation and harassment is unequivocal. Ms [Colleen] Holder has our unwavering support and no resource will be spared to pursue and apprehend the culprits…”

The following Letter to the Editor, which condemns the threats and criticism levelled at Oropune resident and former TV6 news anchor Colleen Holder for calling out criminal behaviour and mismanagement at Oropune Gardens, was drafted on 11 July and submitted on 14 July by the Oropune Gardens Community Group, Oropune Police Youth Club, Oropune Village Council, Oropune Gardens Security Group, Oropune Residents and Friends, Fourth Avenue Youth Council and United We Stand NGO:

Photo: Parliamentary media relations officer and ex-TV6 anchor Colleen Holder.

Dear Sir/Madam,

It is with great consternation that we the residents of Oropune Gardens, Piarco have learnt of the threats made to Ms Colleen Holder who is a much-appreciated stalwart in our Community. That certain miscreants have singled out Ms Holder for intimidation is wholly unacceptable.

As a community, our non-tolerance of intimidation and harassment is unequivocal. Ms Holder has our unwavering support and no resource will be spared to pursue and apprehend the culprits.

The Ministry of National Security and the Police Service of Trinidad & Tobago are abreast of this issue and have also pledged their support in this important matter of security.

Yours Sincerely,

Oropune Gardens Community Group

Oropune Police Youth Club

Oropune Village Council

Oropune Gardens Security Group

Oropune Residents and Friends

Fourth Avenue Youth Council

United We Stand NGO

Photo: The Oropune Gardens community.
(Copyright Mark Lyndersay)
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