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Tipped to be the leader of the opposition People’s National Movement, Penelope Beckles Robinson admits, there was a significant disconnect with the voting public, hence the defeat of April 28^th

However she says, the PNM is now redirecting its path.

Ms. Beckles-robinson, who also serves as the member of parliament for Arima, held her first pnm team meeting on Saturday evening at the angel harps pan yard in Arima.

The opposition leader successfully retained her seat in the 2025 general elections, but her party faced a substantial defeat, losing 13 to 26.

Mrs. Beckles-Robinson admitted, that the party took a wrong road and ultimately fell short of the public’s trust.

The opposition leader offered an apology, and had some strong words of advice for those not prepared to put in the necessary service.

Mrs. Beckles Robinson pledged, to complete the work regarding autonomy for Tobago.

Yet another attack on a business family in south, Trinidad.

An employee of the Maharaj was fatally shot in what police believe was a botched attempt on the life of Shane Maharaj, Saleem Abdool’s boss.

The incident occurred at midday yesterday.

It is said to be the latest attack on the Maharaj family, which owns R&J Cell Tech and other electronics stores at Gulf City Mall in La Romain.

Mr. Abdool was 21-years-old.

He was driving a Toyota Hilux, when gunmen aimed at the driver’s-side window and opened fire.

Mr. Abdool was hit and lost control of the vehicle, which rammed into the back of a Mercedes-Benzes driven by his employer, Shane Maharaj.

Gunmen struck while both vehicles were travelling in close proximity, along connector road.

The gunmen fled the scene after they shot Mr. Abdool who was taken to the San Fernando General Hospital, where he died while receiving treatment.

Earlier this month Shane Maharaj’s sister Lisa Maharaj was ambushed while driving near the same area.

Her car was rammed from behind and there were shots fired hitting the vehicle.

Ms. Maharaj was not wounded.

There are growing calls for Lawrence Achong to be removed as, head of the special tribunal.

Adding its voice to such calls is the Joint Trade Union Movement.

It was first made, by the Estate Police Association President Deryck Richardson, on the weekend as he cited issues with the rulings of the court under Mr. Achong.

On Monday, JTUM gathered in the Queens Park Savannah opposite president’s house calling for Mr. Achong’s removal.

President Ancel Roget said, workers have had enough.

Mr. Roget said, the days of anti worker rulings are gone.

Mr. Roget said, Mr. Achong has made many rulings that were overturned by the Privy Council.

Government’s claims that Whitehall is unfit for use, is being said to be rubbish, by former Minister of Public Administration, Allyson West.

On Monday Minister of public Utilities Barry Padarath announced that Prime Minister Kamla Persad Bissessar would be working from home as the official office is unfit for occupation.

Quizzed yesterday on whether Whitehall staff will also be removed due to the state of the building.

Mr. Padarath told news center five a full complement of staff has not been in the building for sometime now.

However, in a detailed release Allyson West says, this is not true.

Mrs. West says, Whitehall, one of the iconic magnificent seven buildings, was carefully restored between 2016 and 2019 and has since functioned as the official office of the Prime Minister, used by both Prime Ministers Dr. Keith Rowley and Stuart Young SC.

According to former minister west, Whitehall served as the location for weekly cabinet meetings and meetings of cabinet sub-committees.

She says, the building remains structurally sound, safe, and fully operational, except for sections of the basement level occupied by the cabinet secretariat.

For the second time in her political career Kamla Persad-Bissessar has been named prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago.

After taking the oath of office at the president’s house yesterday scores of supporters lined the roadway, cheering her on

On Monday, the Kamla Persad-Bissessar led United National Congress scored an overwhelming victory, in the general election with 26 of the 41 seats.

The People’s National Movement acquired 13 constituencies, while the Tobago people’s party secured two.

In her address as Prime Minister Mrs. Persad vowed, to turn the tides of the country around in six months time.

She said, the rest of her government would be unveiled tomorrow.

The Prime Minister warned her incoming cabinet that she expects them to deliver to the people.

She said the people would benefit from her leadership.

Former two-term Attorney General John Jeremie tells, the people of this country to vote for the United National Congress.

In a surprise more last evening, Mr. Jeremie endorsed the UNC and its political leader, Kamla Persad Bissessar

At a meeting of the UNC in penal, Mr. Jeremie said his move might have consequence.

Mr. Jeremie feels the country is in crisis.

He had two questions for the audience.

Mr. Jeremie then gave his endorsement.

John Jeremie served, two terms as Attorney General under two administrations of the Peoples National Movement.