Former representative Sheldon Cunningham
Dissatisfaction over the People’s National Movement’s (PNM’s) rejection of Sheldon Cunningham as its representative contributed significantly to the party losing the Mason Hall/Moriah/Providence seat in the January 25 THA election.
So claimed residents of the electoral district, which Cunningham had represented for the past seven years.
Speaking to Newsday Tobago on Wednesday, the residents said since being elected in 2013, Cunningham had distinguished himself as a representative for two consecutive terms.
But during the PNM’s screening of candidates for seat, in October, the party rejected him in favour of former secretary for infrastructure, quarries and the environment Kwesi Des Vignes.
PDP: Young professionals need access to land
PDP deputy leader Farley Augustine -
The Progressive Democratic Patriots (PDP) is intent on making land more accessible for young people if successful in the January 25 THA election.
In a live discussion on its Facebook page on Wednesday, PDP deputy leader Farley Augustine and Providence/Mason Hall/Moriah candidate Ian Whitey Pollard lamented the lack of realistic opportunities for young people to own land.
Augustine, who is seeking a second term as the electoral representative for Parlatuvier/L Anse Fourmi/Speyside seat, said the discussion is relevant to his personal experience as well.
Augustine, 35, said he too is struggling to own a home as the market is priced out of his range.