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Watson Duke unfazed by defeat
Watson Duke is unfazed by his defeat at the polls in the General Election. The Progressive Democratic Patriots lost in its bid to wrestle the Tobago east and west seats away from the People’s National Movement. Mr. Duke was defeated … Continue reading
UNC: No plans of changing leadership
There are no plans at this time to change the leadership of the United National Congress. UNC Public Relations Officer, Anita Haynes confirms this. The question has been asked in many quarters following yet another defeat for the party under … Continue reading
UNC’s request for recounts described as a desperate move
The UNC’s request for recounts in 5 constituencies is described as a desperate move. The party wants recounts in 5 seats following Monday’s preliminary results. Yesterday Political Analyst, Dr. Winford James said he is suspicious of the party’s real motive. … Continue reading
Louis Lee Sing standing behind EBC…says they’re one of the more credible State institutions in the country
Chairman of the Port of Spain Peoples Movement, Louis Lee Sing is not surprised by the results of the polls. But he is also standing behind the Elections and Boundaries Commission, calling it one of the more credible State institutions … Continue reading
The recount has begun
A recount of ballots has begun in 3 constituencies, St Joseph, La Horquetta/Talparo and San Fernando west. The Peoples National Movement won these seats in Monday’s General Election. The PNM won a total of 22 seats and the United National … Continue reading
PM says the Budget is next on the list
Dr. Keith Rowley says now that his Peoples National Movement has won the polls, the Budget is next on the list. He says once he announces his Cabinet, his Finance Minister will prepare the country’s Budget. Dr. Rowley made the … Continue reading
14 positive cases of COVID-19 reported
Fourteen positive cases of the coronavirus have been reported. The Ministry of Health says these new cases came from samples taken during the period August 7th to August 11th. The Ministry insists this figure is not representative of the positive … Continue reading
Campaign manager for the PNM says Princes Town will soon be PNM
The campaign manager for the victorious PNM party is predicting another seat. Rohan Sinanan says the Princes Town seat, won yesterday by Barry Padarath of the United National Congress, will soon go to the PNM. Mr. Sinanan this morning referred … Continue reading
Ayanna Webster Roy retains her seat in Tobago
Peoples National Movement candidate Ayanna Webster Roy retains her seat in Tobago east. Watson Duke’s Progressive Democratic Patriots, himself the party’s candidate for the area, keenly contested the seat. Speaking with Newscenter 5 last evening Mrs. Webster Roy expressed gratitude … Continue reading
MSJ Political Leader admits he had to vote for a non-member of his party
Movement for Social Justice candidate, David Abdullah admits he has had to vote for a non-MSJ candidate in the area he resides. Mr. Abdullah, who is the Political Leader of the MSJ, contested the candidacy for the constituency of Point-a-Pierre. … Continue reading
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