The right of Muslims to teach and preserve their religious beliefs should not be confused with hostility towards Christians, Hindus or any other faith groups.

There was no logical reason to protest His Majesty King Charles III’s visit to Guyana. Basic courtesy and respect is a right of the guest.

The debate over Muslim guidance on Christmas and Diwali greetings raises a question that goes beyond religious etiquette: must citizens dilute their religious convictions to show respect for others’ beliefs? In a society founded on religious freedom and equal citizenship, the answer should be no.

A broad coalition of Trinidad and Tobago’s leading Muslim organisations has issued a respectful but firm open letter to Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, urging her Government to reconsider any expansion of diplomatic, commercial, or security relations with the State of Israel while the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues.