The Trinidad and Tobago Guardian is the longest running daily newspaper in the country, marking its centenary in 2017. The paper started life as the Trinidad Guardian on Sunday 2nd September 1917 by the newly formed Trinidad Publishing Company Limited.
Dennis willing to serve if asked
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Ancil Dennis speak to reporters after casting his vote at his electoral district of Buccoo / Mt Pleasant, Tobago yesterday.
LOYSE VINCENT
At the stroke of midday yesterday Ancil Dennis, when asked if he was willing to serve as Chief Secretary after the Tobago House of Assembly (THA) elections, said: “Only the political leader can serve as Chief Secretary.”
Dennis spoke with reporters after voting his electoral district of Buccoo/Mt Pleasant. Commenting on dozens of social media posts from supporters who said he should remain as Chief Secretary, Dennis said he was heartened by the show of support.
PNM, PDP tied in THA polls
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GAIL ALEXANDER
The ruling People’s National Movement (PNM) yesterday lost significant ground in Tobago House of Assembly (THA) polls and also lost one seat in Trinidad by-elections.
The PNM lost a handful of seats to the Progressive Democratic Patriots (PDP) and tied with the Watson Duke led party for control of the THA. And the PNM also lost the Arima Central district to the United National Congress (UNC) in yesterday’s local government by-elections
The Trinidad and Tobago Guardian is the longest running daily newspaper in the country, marking its centenary in 2017. The paper started life as the Trinidad Guardian on Sunday 2nd September 1917 by the newly formed Trinidad Publishing Company Limited.
Davidson-Celestine distances self from $2.5m rope fiasco
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PNM candidate for Canaan/Bon Accord Clarence Jacob addresses a political meeting at Milford Court Park on Wednesday night. Looking on with hands raised in agreement is Shomari Hector, candidate for Bethel/Mt Irvine.
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People’s National Movement Tobago Council leader Tracy Davidson-Celestine is refusing to take any blame for the Tobago House of Assembly’s Tourism Division spending $2.5 million on a failed zipline project for Main Ridge, saying her role then as secretary was to set policy and ensure public servants got money for projects they were pursuing.