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Trinidad & Tobago: 2010 Elections - Major Challenges ahead, Business Monitor International (2010)

Prime Minister Patrick Manning's decision to call a general election early is a further sign of the intense divisions blighting Trinidad and Tobago's political landscape. Trinidad and Tobago (T&T)'s Prime Minister Patrick Manning has announced that he plans to call a general election in the twin-island state this year, despite the deadline for the next election not coming until 2012.

Trinidad gov't dissolves parliament for election, Reuters (2010)

President Richards dissolved parliament one day ahead of a no confidence motion against Prime Minister Manning. Although no specific date for the elections has been set up yet, the vote will have to take place sometime in next three months. The Prime Minister has ruled Trinidad and Tobago for the past 13 years, but is now facing growing criticism for alleged corruption.

Commentary: Hundreds of millions to be spent in Trinidad election campaign, Caribbean Net News (2010)

Although there is a financial crisis in nearly all the Caribbean islands, political parties spend millions in election campaigns.

Trinidad & Tobago: The Prime Minister’s snap election, The Trinidad Guardian (2010)

Engineers of the PNM election machinery are cranking up for an election that’s being touted as likely to take place as early as May, this year, at least two-and-a-half years before it’s constitutionally-due.

Trinidad & Tobago: PM:Two elections coming this year, The Trinidad Guardian (2010)

Prime Minister says not one but two national elections are coming this year. Addressing a large crowd of People’s National Movement supporters at the Hi-Lo car park, St Augustine, on Monday night, Manning said both the general (parliamentary) election and the local government elections were coming.

Trinidad & Tobago: Election came like thief in the night, Trinidad & Tobago News (2010)

Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) chairman Dr Norbert Masson said no one, in the year 2010, anticipated a general election would be called two and a half years before it was constitutionally due.

Trinidad & Tobago: EBC processes special electors, Trinidad & Tobago News (2010)

THE Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) yesterday began processing applications from persons eligible to be treated as special electors for the May 24 snap general election. In a statement the EBC outlined the categories of persons eligible to be treated as special electors.

MANNING CONFIDENT OF TRINIDAD ELECTION VICTORY, Jamaica Observer (2010)

Prime Minister Patrick Manning brushed aside suggestions that his ruling People’s National Movement (PNM) would be defeated in the May 24 general elections, saying the party would not be a statistic in the so called “winds of change” sweeping the Caribbean.

Trinidad & Tobago: Women’s group calls on government to bring in election observers, Caribbean Daily News (2010)

A women’s group has called on the Elections and Boundaries Commission and the government to request the presence of international election observers and expert teams from the Commonwealth Secretariat, the Organisation of American States (OAS) and CARICOM for the May 24 General Election.

History Beckons in Trinidad's Snap Election, Inter Press Service (2010)

Kamla Persad-Bissessar became the first woman to hold the post of Opposition Leader, one month after she ousted the leader of the main opposition United National Congress (UNC), Basdeo Panday, in a bruising campaign in which she was portrayed as everything from a drunk to a weak leader.

Trinidad & Tobago: CARICOM to observe upcoming poll, Caribbean Daily News (2010)

The 15-nation Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has been invited to send observers to monitor the May 24 general election in Trinidad and Tobago.

Trinidad & Tobago: Nearly 100 candidates to contest May 24 election, Caribbean Daily News (2010)

Close to 100 candidates have been nominated to contest the May 24 general election in Trinidad and Tobago, the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) has announced.

Trinidad and Tobago: Nearly 100 candidates to contest T&T election, Jamaica Observer (2010)

This article discusses the parties and candidates to contest the May 2010 general election in Trinidad and Tobago.

Trinidad and Tobago: 'It's Super Duper' PM kicks off manifesto, The Trinidad Express (2010)

This article discusses Prime Minister Patrick Manning's announcement of his party's new manifesto ahead of the May 24 general election.

Trinidad and Tobago:Kamla rips it apart: Govt's manifesto torn up, The Trinidad Express (2010)

This article focuses on opposition reaction to the launch of The People's National Movement party manifesto launch in preparation for the May 24 general election.

Trinidad Police Arrest 5 In Alleged Election Plot, CBS News (2010)

The Police in Port Spain is investigating an alleged plot to disrupt the Elections. Five people were arrested and seized an assault rifle in a raid that also turned up T-shirts for a radical Islamic party.

Trinidad and Tobago: T&T election fever grips New York, The Trinidad and Tobago Guardian (2010)

This article presents the reactions and opinions of Trinidadians and Tobagans living in New York City to the upcoming elections.

Trinidad's ruling party faces tough fight, The Miami Herald (2010)

This article discusses the competition for votes in Trinidad and Tobago's forthcoming national elections.

Coalition Win Predicted in Trinidad and Tobago, Angus Reid Global Monitor (2010)

According to a recent survey, voters in Trinidad and Tobago are already predicting a victory of the opposition coalition. Lately, the current Prime Minister, Patrick Manning, has been accused of poor management of public funds and this will influence the outcomes of the elections.

Voting begins in Trinidad and Tobago’s snap election, Jamaica Observer (2010)

Special electors, including police and election day workers, were this morning casting their ballots ahead of the May 24 general election, according to the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC).

Trinidad and Tobago: Making money for general election, Trinidad News (2010)

This article denounces the high costs of the parties' campaigns. The major beneficiary of the elections will be the communication sector: in a few months millions of dollars will be spent for advertising.

Trinidad and Tobago: Jack happy with police Elections and Boundaries Commission plans, Trinidad Express (2010)

Jack Warner, the UN Congress chairman, congratulated the Police Service in Trinidad and Tobago for their work to ensure fair and incident-free elections on Monday.

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Trinidad and Tobago:Battle between PNM and coalition forces,Trinidad and Tobago Guardian (2010)

This article discusses the close race expected in the Trinidad and Tobago election that takes place today. It also discusses some of the parties and candidates contesting the election.

Trinidad and Tobago:First woman poised to win, The Miami Herald (2010)

This article discusses the tight race expected in today's election in Trinidad and Tobago. Should opposition leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar win she would be the first female Prime Minister in the history of Trinidad and Tobago.

Trinidad and Tobago: Election observers to watch marginal seats, The Trinidad Guardian (2010)

Caricom sent an Observer Mission in Trinidad and Tobago. The mission already met with the Elections and Boundaries Commission in the country to discuss election-related violence and bribery before the upcoming general election.

Trinidad and Tobago: Turnout is heavy in national voting, Miami Herald (2010)

On Monday, May 24, a general election was held in Trinidad and Tobago. Voters will decide whether sustain the ruling party, in power today, or the opposition. For the first time in the country's history the opposition party is led by a woman. Vote count began.

Trinidad and Tobago:Manning defeated in T&T polls, Jamaica Observer (2010

Prime Minister Manning conceded defeat to the five party Opposition coalition lead by Prime Minister-elect Kamla Persad-Bissessar.

Trinidad and Tobago elects first woman Prime Minister, The Times (2010)

This article discusses Opposition party Kamla Persad-Bissessar's victory in yesterday's election. She is the first female Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago.

Trinidad and Tobago: Manning: I accept defeat, Trinidad News (2010)

In this article the former Prime Minister, Patrick Manning, acknowledges the political defeat of his party, the People's National Movement, in the 2010 general elections.

Trinidad and Tobago: Now for the promised 'change', Trinidad and Tobago Express (2010)

Kamla Persad-Bissessar won the 2010 general elections, becoming the first woman to be elected Prime Minister in the country's history.

The tasks that await Trinidad and Tobago's new government and PM, Jamaica Observer (2010)

This article comments the victory of the People's Partnership coalition in the 2010 general elections. There are many challenges and issues that the new Prime Minister, Mrs. Kamla Persad-Bissessar, will have to address.

The people have spoken - new Trinidad and Tobago government has wide powers, Caribbean Net News (2010)

This article discusses the results in the Trinidad and Tobago's election. The new government gained a strong majority of the seats in the parliament. These numbers would enable the coalition in power to pass any law - or even to change the Constitution.

Trinidad and Tobago voted for change, not for gender, The Guardian (2010)

This article discusses the results of monday's (May 24) elections in Trinidad and Tobago. Kamla Persad-Bissessar's campaign focused on the country's need for change.

Trinidad and Tobago:Delay in PM's appointment, Trinidad Express (2010)

This article discusses the delay in appointing Kamla Persad Bissessar as Prime Minister as recounts are taken place in three constituencies.

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Trinidad and Tobago:PNM wants recount in Arima, The Trinidad and Tobago Guardian (2010)

This article discusses the Elections and Boundaries Commission's decision to accept the request for recounts in some municipalities. In particular: Arima, Diego Martin North East and Point Fortin. Experts say that this would not change the overall national results.

Trinidad and Tobago: Kamla takes charge, Trinidad Express (2010)

This article reports about the election of Kamla Persad-Bissessar in Trinidad and Tobago. Kamla Persad-Bissessar took the oath of office, officially becoming the first female Prime Minister.

Trinidad and Tobago swears in first female PM, CNN (2010)

This article discusses the latest official results of the elections in Trinidad and Tobago. Kamla Persad-Bissessar became the first female Prime Minister in the country's history, winning against Prime Minister Patrick Manning, who had been in power for 13 of the last 17 years.

New era in Trinidad and Tobago politics, Jamaica Observer (2010)

This article analyzes the changes and the ongoing developments in Trinidad and Tobago's politics after last week's elections. Patrick Manning – in charge for 13 of the past 17 years - lost the elections, and Kamla Persad-Bissesar became the first female Prime Minister in the country’s history.

Trinidad and Tobago:Returning officer testifies, Trinidad Express (2010)

The trial of eight people charged with congregating too close to a polling station in the 2002 election continued. It is an offence in Trinidad and Tobago to gather within 100 yards of a polling station on election day.

Trinidad and Tobago: Kamla: Public consultations to have set date for elections, Trinidad Express (2010)

Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar will hold public consultations for constitutionally guaranteed dates for local elections.

Trinidad and Tobago:T&T goes to the polls again, The Trinidad Express (2010)

Local elections will take place in Trinidad just over two months after parliamentary elections, an usually short period of time between elections in the country. The island of Tobago will not take part as they have their own elections for the Tobago House of Assembly. The article also discusses some of the parties and candidates involved.

Trinidad and Tobago:Election Day update, The Trinidad Express (2010)

In spite of hopes for increased turnout for local elections in Trinidad voter turnout has so far been low. In past years the voter turnout has been low.

Trinidad's EBC hails Global Commission on Elections and Democracy, Newsday, 2011

Chairman of Trinidad and Tobago's Elections and Boundaries Commission, Dr Norbert Masson has lauded the establishment of the Global Commission on Elections, Democracy and Security as a powerful demonstration of the commitment to democracy and free and fair elections. This international initiative was created by the International Institute for Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) and the Kofi Annan Foundation.

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