Nomination Day for THA elections

Candidates in the upcoming Tobago House of Assembly elections—from both the People’s National Movement (PNM) and the Progressive Democratic Patriots (PDP)—have been filing their nomination papers to contest the December 6th poll since 9 am today, Monday 15 November 2021.

Candidates in the upcoming Tobago House of Assembly elections—from both the People’s National Movement (PNM) and the Progressive Democratic Patriots (PDP)—have been filing their nomination papers to contest the December 6th poll since 9 am today, Monday 15 November 2021.

The candidates went to several locations to file their nomination papers, including at the Pembroke Multipurpose Facility, Lambeau Multipurpose Facility, Calder Hall Multipurpose Facility, and the Tam Building in Glen Road.

Supporters for both political parties showed up in their numbers at the various locations, causing the Police Service to monitor closely the activities there.  In a couple of instances, the police officers had to remind party faithful to observe the Public Health Regulations, especially with respect to the numbers of persons gathered outside the respective facilities and how closely they were gathered. 

There were instances where social/physical distance rules were thrown out the window, as the supporters from both parties—PNM and PDP—let their excitement for their candidates overthrow their caution and judgement.  Police officers were forced to remind supporters of the health regulations and restore order in those instances.

The Tobago House of Assembly (THA) elections are scheduled for December 6th. 

There are 15 seats in contention.

SEATPNM CANDIDATEPDP CANDIDATE
Bacolet/BagatelleJoel JackNathisha Charles-Pantin
Belle Garden/GlamorganKenneth “Puncheon” ThomasDr Faith BYisrael
Bethel/New GrangeDownie MarcelleTerance Baynes
Bethesda/Les CoteauxBrian “Smooth” ThomasZorisha Hackett
Black Rock/PlymouthLearie PaulNiall George
Bon Accord/Crown PointClarence JacobJoel “Nuttsy” Sampson
Buccoo/Mt PleasantAncil DennisSonny Craig
Darrel Spring/WhimKelvon MorrisAbby Taylor
Goodwood/Mt St GeorgeCharles AdamsMegan Morrison
Lambeau/LowlandsKino Mc KenzieWane “Wasp” Clarke
Mason Hall/MoriahLawrence HislopIan “Whitey” Pollard
Parlatuvier/Speyside/L’Anse FourmiFranka CordnerFarley Augustine
Roxborough/ArgyleNadine Stewart-PhillipsWatson Duke
Scarborough/Mt GraceMarslyn Melville-JackTrevor James
Signal Hill/Patience HillTracy Davidson-CelestineNigel Taitt