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Nationals stuck or living abroad will not be allowed to vote August 10th
Nationals of Trinidad and Tobago stuck or living in foreign territories will not be allowed to vote on August 10th. The Elections and Boundaries Commission says categorically there is no provision in the constitution for persons to vote while outside … Continue reading
UNC leader says PM using information from police for political benefit is unethical
The United National Congress leader, Kamla Persad Bissessar wants the Prime Minister to stop using allegations, untruths and distractions in the campaign to August 10th. Mrs. Persad Bissessar yesterday issued a statement, responding to claims made by Dr. Keith Rowley … Continue reading
CoP says 2 major political parties flouted Public Health Regulations in the west
Police Commissioner Gary Griffith says the 2 major political parties flouted Public Health Regulations by hosting motorcades in the west. At a news conference yesterday Commissioner Griffith said the process for a motorcade requires more than just a receipt. Additionally, … Continue reading
Watson Duke responds to PM..says he’s afraid of him
Watson Duke says Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley appears to be afraid of him and his potential power. The Prime Minister has been warning Tobagonians against electing Mr. Duke to the Parliament. But at a meeting of his Progressive Democratic … Continue reading
EBC ready to host 2020 polls despite COVID-19 pandemic
Chief Elections Officer Fern Narcis-Scope assures that the Elections and Boundaries Commission is ready to host the 2020 polls despite the COVID-19 pandemic. At a virtual session hosted by the T&T Publishers and Broadcasters Association yesterday, Mrs. Narcis-Scope said the … Continue reading
MSJ candidate reports to police of physical attack by UNC supporter
A candidate for the Movement for Social Justice’s candidate for Fyzabad, Radhaka Gualbance has reported to the police that a man who seemed to be a supporter of the United National Congress physically attacked her. Ms. Gualbance says she was … Continue reading
Opposition Leader concerned about process used to determine who is granted exemptions as Election Day gets closer
With 3 weeks to go till Election Day there are more questions from the Opposition on what is the process used to determine who is granted exemptions. Kamla Persad Bissessar is insisting, government must find ways of bringing home those … Continue reading
Watson Duke being called a proxy for UNC
Watson Duke is being called a proxy for the opposition United National Congress in Tobago. And the Prime Minister wants Tobagonians to avoid falling for the Minority Leader in the Tobago House of Assembly and his Peoples Democratic Patriots on … Continue reading
Fire Fighter found dead on Mayaro beach
A Fire Fighter has been found dead on a beach in Mayaro. Forty-seven-year-old Chester Richardson was found dead by a couple walking along the beach on Saturday night. Fire Fighter Richardson was from Arima and was last attached to the … Continue reading
Bars can now open till 10pm…association says those in breach of COVID regulations should be penalized
The Bar Keepers and Operators Association says while it is pleased their businesses can now open till 10pm, those found in breach of COVID-19 regulations should be penalized. Head of the association Teron Mohan tells Newscenter 5 everyone has to … Continue reading
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