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Police are probing the murder of Kerron Medina.

He was gunned down in Arima yesterday.

Reports say 42-year-old Mr. Medina was sitting in the driver’s seat of a Nissan Frontier parked along Jacob Hill, in Wallerfield at around 2.45pm when an armed man approached him.

The gunman opened fire hitting Mr. Medina several times before escaping.

Residents heard the gunshots and called the police.

Members of the Northern Division Emergency Response Patrol visited the scene.

A District Medical Officer later declared Medina dead and police are seeking public assistance in identifying the body of the woman found in Curepe.

The corpse was discovered on Monday afternoon.

Reports are saying the deceased is of African descent, in her 30s and medium built.

She was discovered in a hole partially filled with water.

The hole is on an open lot of land off Havelock Street, Curepe.

Police say the corpse bore what appeared to be marks of violence.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact the nearest police station.

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 the stewardship of Kamla Persad-Bissessar. 

However, at a news conference yesterday Public Relations Officer Ms. Haynes said a change of leadership is not in the cards at this time.

However, Ms. Haynes noted that there will be a change if need be when internal elections are due.

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.

Dr. James told Newscenter 5 he is doubtful the Elections and Boundaries Commission made a mistake.

Meanwhile Deputy Political Leader of the PNM Fitzgeral Hinds said the UNC is trying to cover its tracks.

He said he almost feels sorry for Mrs. Kamla Persad Bissessar.

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 in the country.

Mr. Lee Sing is also crediting Dr. Keith Rowley for keeping the democracy intact.

But he has some concerns about the campaign the PNM conducted.

Mr. Lee Sing also disagreed with those who say there is no breathing room for a 3^rd party on the political landscape.

He said yesterday such parties are plagued by funding issues and being able to carve out their space in the politics.

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 Congress got 19.

UNC political leader Kamla Persad Bissessar refused to concede saying there will be recounts.

The recounts of the ballots began yesterday afternoon.

Yesterday campaign manager for the PNM Rohan Sinanan dismissed the UNC’s challenges as a waste of time.

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 comment during his victory speech outside Balisier House last evening.

Dr. Rowley also spoke of tough times ahead for the country.

He hinted as well this would be his last term in active politics.

He said the way would be paved for the youth of the party.

The PNM won 22 seats in yesterday’s General Election and the United National Congress took the remaining 19 constituencies.

Political leader of the UNC Kamla Persad Bissessar has vowed to challenge the results of 3 constituencies.

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 7^th to August 11^th.

The Ministry insists this figure is not representative of the positive cases over the last 24 hours only.

According to the Ministry, 6 of the cases tested positive at private labs.

Seven are pending investigation and 1 is a contact of a recently positive COVID-19 patient.

The number of positive cases in the country since the first infection was detected now stands at 295.

One hundred and thirty nine of that number have been treated and discharged from hospitals.

The Ministry also reveals that 1 person has been discharged from the Caura Hospital over the period.

The total number of active cases is 148.

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 to his party’s legal challenge of the nomination and candidacy of Mr. Padarath.

The PNM has said he erred in the nomination process.

On The Morning Show on i95.5fm today, Mr. Sinanan also dismissed the UNC’s challenges in 3 seats, won by the PNM.

Last night UNC leader, Kamla Persad Bissessar said there would be recounts in 3 constituencies.

Mr. Sinanan said that is a waste of time.

He is not too concerned about the party’s loss in Moruga/Tableland.

Mr. Sinanan is convinced the people heard and understood the challenges faced by the last government.