The PNM’s nomination period for nine constituencies comes to an end at 4:00 pm on Thursday 15th August 2024.
Nominations were opened by Political Leader Dr Keith Rowley at the party’s General Council meeting held on June 22. The constituencies under contention are
• Barataria/ San Juan
• Caroni East
• Chaguanas East
• Cumuto/ Manzanilla
• Fyzabad
• Mayaro
• Moruga/ Tableland
• Pointe-A-Pierre
• St. Augustine
The PNM stated that it “looks forward to fielding 41 candidates in the 41 constituencies whenever the general election is called.”
According to reports, the party’s Moruga/Tableland unit is deciding among nominees who have issued expressions of interest for their support.
Former MP Dr Lovell Francis, has reportedly indicated his willingness to be nominated to the party group chairman.
A GML report said other Moruga nominees are educator and PNM Lengua/Indian Walk campaign manager Lisa Atwater, business management expert Kernisha Prince-King and a UWI lecturer.
The report further stated that the Pointe-a-Pierre unit has received expressions of interest from two athletes—one of whom represented T&T in track and field events, and two businessmen, including a former business group head who comes from a well-known PNM family.
In Mayaro, there are four expressions of interest, including from accountant/auditor Janessa Campbell (former MP Victor Campbell’s great-granddaughter) and attorney Asha Hardeo-Dhanpat. Both women are treasurers of PNM’s Mayaro executive and its Mayaro Women’s League respectively.
Also seeking candidacy is former PNM nominee, Mayaro businessman Bunny Mahabirsingh.