NEWLY appointed Homeland Security Minister Roger Alexander says his first act in the role will be to meet with the leaders of all facets of national security, including Defence Minister Wayne Sturge, to discuss new crime-fighting strategies,

Alexander spoke to media during his victory motorcade in Tunapuna on May 4.

“While we enjoy today, the work begins tomorrow at a different level.

[caption id="attachment_1153298" align="alignnone" width="1020"] A UNC supporter at a victory motorcade for Tunapuna MP and Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander on May 4.[/caption]

“...Every apparatus of national security along with myself and Mr Sturge, intend to work hand-in-hand to network a type of response that this nation has never seen before.”

Alexander said he would meet with Sturge and others on May 5 and new strategies would be discussed after he reviewed certain documents.

Despite his celebratory spirit, Alexander had a stern warning for the nation’s criminals.

[caption id="attachment_1153299" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Tunapuna MP and Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander, third from right, hugs supporters during his victory motorcade along the Eastern Main Road, Tunapuna, on May 4.[/caption]

“This ship is newly created, new engine installed, new captain. We are sailing and we are sailing smoothly. So if you intend to disrupt our sailing and the comfort of all its citizens, then we might have no choice but to throw you overboard in shark-infested waters.

“Because the protection of this country is of importance. Every citizen must enjoy the comfort of their own home. Every citizen must enjoy the comfort of what they worked hard for. So if we have some persons who like to disrupt, then we must get between the disruptors and our good law-abiding citizens and separate them.”

As Alexander’s motorcade proceeded along the Eastern Main Road followed by a line of cars and dozens of supporters, constituents expressed high levels of faith in their new MP.

[caption id="attachment_1153297" align="alignnone" width="1024"] A UNC supporter waves a party flag at the victory motorcade for Tunapuna MP and Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander on May 4.[/caption]

Anna-maria Burgess told Newsday she already felt safer having Alexander as the area’s representative and was confident he would bring positive change for both the constituency and the country under his new ministerial position.

Resident Shaquille James also expressed his optimism, “I’ve been supporting him since day one and I will support him till the end. As a former police officer and now being put in the ministry, I know he will have the crime under control. It will be under zero tolerance in Tunapuna and throughout the whole country. I have complete faith in him.”

[caption id="attachment_1153295" align="alignnone" width="1024"] A UNC supporter sports yellow hair at the victory motorcade for Tunapuna MP and Minister of Homeland Security Roger Alexander on May 4.[/caption]

Willetta Mariam thanked God for Alexander's vic