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'Kamla wants recounts in six seats'
Posted: Wednesday, August 12, 2020
'Kamla wants recounts in six seats', Colm doubts anything will change
Only three marginal seats have so far been identified by the United National Congress (UNC) for recounts, but the People's National Movement's (PNM) MP-elect for Diego Martin North/East, Colm Imbert says the UNC has requested recounts in six seats.
EBC CEO says recounts could take days
Narcis-Scope said the request for the recount of Tobago East was made by Watson Duke, political leader of the Progressive Democratic Patriots (PD). According to preliminary results, the People's National Movement (PNM) incumbent Ayana Webster-Roy got 4,970 votes, while Duke received 3,999 votes.
'No election observers' - UNC calls for recount in 5 seats
Recount begins in St Joseph, stalled at La Horquetta/Talparo
AT 3 pm on Tuesday a recount of ballots began for the marginal seat of St Joseph at the local community centre as requested by the UNC but a recount for La Horquetta/Talparo which was also set for 3 pm had not begun up until two hours later due to the absence of a UNC representative.
Khan: New MP's will support Kamla as leader
SOME former UNC MPs were non-committal about whether or not Siparia MP-elect Kamla Persad-Bissessar should resign as UNC political leader after the party lost Monday's general election 19-22 to the PNM.
Kamla commits to returning to Opposition
UNC has full confidence in Kamla
Latest loss puts Kamla under pressure
Opposition leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar seems likely to face yet another battle for the reins of her party following another defeat by the People's National Movement in Monday's General Election. The situation developed yesterday with various senior party members being divided over her future, with some calling for her resignation while others said they still trusted her stewardship.
Ramdial: UNC needs succession planning
Venezuelan teen raped, left for dead
The victim is an 18 year old vendor, who was headed to San Fernando to sell empanadas. Police are searching for three men in connection with the incident.
TT's Venezuelans struggling to make it
UNEMPLOYMENT, sexual exploitation, sub-standard working conditions, xenophobia and being blamed for bringing in the covid19 virus are only a few of the negative obstacles facing Venezuelans living and working in TT.
TT hits 300 covid19 cases
19 Covid cases reported by Ministry today
Five more Covid-19 positive cases were recorded in Trinidad and Tobago this afternoon, bringing the total number of positive cases today to 19.
Bishop's East probing teacher's social media posts
"This is presently (sic) an allegation and must be addressed in keeping with our existing policies and procedures. The management of BATCE acknowledges the concerns expressed and wishes to give the assurance that this is receiving our attention."
4 by-elections on the cards as mayors become MPs
James: PDP presents formidable Tobago opposition
Although the PNM retained the two Tobago seats in Monday's general election, the Progressive Democratic Patriots (PDP) won the support of a significant portion of the electorate, and therefore presents a formidable opposition on the island.
Rekha Ramjit resigns from ILP
Ramjit wrote, "I have been proud to serve in this capacity since 2015 and amid the challenges we faced in a nation with a dominant two-party system, I am convinced that we have made our mark and have etched our party's name in the annals of our national history.
Gypsy's ship sinks
The PNM was returned to government on Monday night with a 22/19 election result, losing the Moruga/Tableland seat to United National Congress (UNC) candidate Michelle Benjamin.
Children's Authority: 12-year-old Summer found safe
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