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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

The Chief Elections Officer at the Elections and Boundaries Commission says the long lines at yesterday’s General Election were expected. There were reports of long lines at polling stations across the country. Mrs. Fern Narcis Scope says the COVID-19 protocols … Continue reading →

Leader of the United National Congress, Kamla Persad Bissessar is not yet conceding defeat at the polls. At her Siparia constituency office last evening, Mrs. Persad Bissessar said there would be recounts. She expressed her surprise at the results of … Continue reading →