"We are in for rough times," she added. She said the media would provide the necessary scrutiny to ensure the interest of the country would be met. Housing and the Environment Minister Dr Roodal Moonilal said the Government appreciated the hard work of the media in T&T. "We depend on you, as well, for a functioning Government and a functioning system... that you will scrutinise us and keep us under the light. That is a very important function that you play. We respect that," he stressed.