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Keith C. Rowley In! Kamla Persad-Bissessar Out! In TT elections 2015

On Monday September 7, 2015 the people of Trinidad and Tobago went to the polls in general elections. The opposition People’s National Movement (PNM) party led by 65-year old geologist, Dr Keith C. Rowley, won Monday’s general elections in Trinidad and Tobago. He has since been sworn in as Prime Minister of the twin Island Republic. Photo: Office of the Prime Minister
Ex-FIFA Vice-President, Austin 'Jack' Warner, political leader of the fringe Independent Liberal Party, now wanted in the United States on a dozen corruption charges, failed to win a parliamentary seat representing the central region's Chaguanas East constituency. Photo: Worldsoccertalk.com
Ex-FIFA Vice-President, Austin 'Jack' Warner, political leader of the fringe Independent Liberal Party, now wanted in the United States on a dozen corruption charges, failed to win a parliamentary seat representing the central region's Chaguanas East constituency. Photo: Worldsoccertalk.com
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad & Tobago - On Monday September 7, 2015 the people of Trinidad and Tobago went to the polls in general elections. The opposition People’s National Movement (PNM) party led by 65-year old geologist, Dr Keith C. Rowley, won Monday’s general elections in Trinidad and Tobago. He has since been sworn in as Prime Minister of the twin Island Republic.

The Elections and Boundaries Commission, the official body which monitors elections, showed the PNM capturing 23 constituencies for control of the 41-seat parliament in the oil-rich twin-island Caribbean nation.

The incumbent ruling United National Congress, led by then Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar, won 18 seats.

According to reports in the Trinidad Press, speaking to the media late on Monday night, Rowley claimed victory for his party.

“Trinidad and Tobago from tomorrow would have a new government,” he said. Kamla later conceded defeat in a speech to her supporters.

The new PNM Prime Minister who defeated the Persad-Bissessar lead People Partnership coalition Government faces some tough budget decisions over spending on social programmes due to lower oil prices.

Ex-FIFA Vice-President, Austin 'Jack' Warner, political leader of the fringe Independent Liberal Party, now wanted in the United States on a dozen corruption charges, failed to win a parliamentary seat representing the central region's Chaguanas East constituency.

Just over one million people are eligible to cast votes for candidates contesting the seats – 39 in Trinidad and 2 in Tobago.

Prime Minister Rowley joins over ten Caribbean countries including, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, United States Virgin Islands, Montserrat, Grenada, Guyana, St Lucia, St Kitts and Nevis, and St Martin that have changed Governments over the past two years.

16 Responses to “Keith C. Rowley In! Kamla Persad-Bissessar Out! In TT elections 2015”

  • live and die by the sword (12/09/2015, 12:19) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
    She fired people now it's her turn....Every dog has his day.
  • We should have voted VIP (12/09/2015, 12:21) Like (4) Dislike (6) Reply
    The BVI was told to keep Fraser out and now with this NHI coming on stream we are regretting it.
    • vip (12/09/2015, 12:29) Like (8) Dislike (3) Reply
      well the NDP had lots of $$$$$$ to buy the election
    • Wrong (12/09/2015, 12:56) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply

      Fraser if (heaven forbid) he had gotten in would have continued with NHI in the name of the community and its people. NHI is a great thing.

      • clouded (12/09/2015, 18:55) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
        You wish. Then why didn't they bring it in its current from when they had the change; afterall they started it. Perhaps you should ask him.
  • rattie (12/09/2015, 12:25) Like (10) Dislike (3) Reply
    only deeds fools in the BVI keep the NDP in
  • Observer (12/09/2015, 12:32) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    too much obeah so BVI could not make the change...
    • @ Observer (13/09/2015, 16:32) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      well VIP better get some cash to get an Obea man next time hehehehe hahahhaha
  • Voter Too (12/09/2015, 12:35) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    The wind of change is definitely blowing in the air . Jamaica is next? No man Portia gonna stay there. WHAT REALLY ANNOYED ME WITH THIS WOMAN FOR T&T IS THAT SHE SAY SHE HAS CONCEDED BUT SHE HAS NOT ACCEPTED. This reminds me of Duggie in SKN. What really happen to these leaders now a days,don't they realise power belongs to God and God alone and it is he who puts up leaders and take them down too. EVEN THOUGH WE KNOW FULL WELL MOST OF THE TIME MANY HIJACKED THE GOVERNMENT JUST TO GET INTO OR REMAIN IN GOVERNMENT. I DONT MIND THE OUT COME AT TIME AS IT IS WE THE PEOPLE WHO ALWAYS SUFFER IN THE END.
  • Boo (13/09/2015, 10:08) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Welcome back VINO. Missed you over the last week!


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