The United National Congress (UNC) has announced its slate of candidates that will be contesting next yearâs local government by-election in the electoral districts of Arima Central, Cunupia, Hollywood, Hindustan/St Maryâs and Morne Coco/Alyce Glen.Â
In a press release on Thursday, the UNC stated that Sheldon Louis Garcia (Arima Central), Richard Gautam Sukdeo (Cunupia), Tylon Dwight Farrell (Hindustan/St. Mary s), Daniel John (Hollywood), and John Laquis (Morne Coco/Alyce Glen), were given the nod after facing the partyâs screening committee headed by Political Leader Kamla Persad Bissessar along with the newly elected National Executive.Â
The party stated that the five candidates were selected from among numerous nominations filed by individuals of impeccable character and across all boundaries, in response to its call for potential candidates. Â