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22-19: Rowley declares victory
Posted: Tuesday, August 11, 2020
22-19: Rowley declares election victory
He did not specify which seats had been won, and said "one or two areas need to be tied up." But he added that 21 is a majority, and he thanked the country for its support.
22-19: UNC defeated in General Election
This loss could spell the possible end of Persad-Bissessar's tenure as Political Leader as whispers of a new leader surfaced even before the country went to the polls.
PNM earns fresh mandate with 22-19 win
ROWLEY HOLDS ON
Persad-Bissessar: I am not conceding, we want recounts
UNITED National Congress leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar said she is not conceding defeat in the general election, as the party is seeking recounts in three marginal seats.
'Time for Kamla to bow out'
Analyst: Another defeat for Kamla
Indarsingh: Kamla is our leader
EBC confirms reports of voter interrogation near polling stations
The Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) said it was informed that people dressed in black gathered outside certain polling stations in South Trinidad questioning electors about who they voted for.
Pt Fortin voters turned away for wearing yellow
Moonilal: Rowley tried 'to milk a bull'
"We ran a strong campaign, a covid-adjusted campaign. This might be the new normal for campaigning. We will be celebrating a historic victory tonight."
Police shut down UNC San Juan street party
Jubilant supporters of UNC San Juan/Barataria candidate Saddam Hosein who gathered to celebrate his victory on Monday night were warned to disperse by police. The warning came after the crowd refused to abide with strict health guidelines to stand at least six feet apart in groups of ten to prevent the possible spread of covid19.
Alexander bows out of politics
PHILLIP Edward Alexander stepped down on Monday night as leader of the Progressive Empowerment Party (PEP), keeping his promise that election day would send him either to Parliament or out of politics.
'This is not Guyana', says Barry
He said, aaq2w3q21`I think the EBC could do a lot better this morning as it's election day. We knew this election was constitutionally due this year, and this morning in light of Covid-19, and the situation we find ourselves in, in Trinidad and Tobago...voting in such a situation and having to adhere to the regulations and so on.... I thought the EBC could have done a lot better with respect to especially the elderly - and with respect to disabled persons in terms of providing adequate conditions.”
Saddam Hosein: Covid19 did not affect voting
Forde retains Tunapuna
The People's National Movement's (PNM) Esmond Forde retained the Tunapuna constituency in this year's General Election with a total of 9,409 votes. However, in 2015 Forde had cemented his win with a wider margin and a total of 11, 228 votes against UNC's candidate Wayne Munroe who got 7,613 votes.
PNM Tobago back in charge
Francis: Glad PNM won, but sad to lose Moruga/Tableland
Ameen wins, ready to work in St Augustine
Cummings takes win in La Horquetta over UNC's John
Watch: Warner disappointed but not bitter
Chaos at Gulf View Community Centre
As part of the COVID-19 regulations only one door was being used for electors to exit and enter the facility, but this triggered a bottleneck which lasted for hours.
Discrepancies in five polling stations in the Moruga/ Tableland area
When Guardian Media visited the school, dozens of people had lined up in front of the building. Voting flowed smoothly but some electors like Gajraj Ramjattan said he hoped that the process could have been faster.
EBC: Wear what colours you want while voting
Fire-hit Health HQ closes for two days
Covid reaches prison: Rights group wants low-risk prisoners freed
Fearful of a Covid-19 outbreak in the prison system, the Caribbean Centre for Human Rights (CCHR) is calling for the release of low-risk prisoners to decrease the prison population.
Deyalsingh rubbishes rumours of covid19 in family
Young: TT still faces pandemic after election
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