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Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Takes Oath on Wednesday at 3pm

With an 11 seat margin victory, the PNM has won Trinidad and Tobago Elections 2007.

Patrick Manning addressed a packed and enthused crowd at the Balisier House at about 1:45am on November 6th, 2007.

Manning announced that he was in discussion with the Trinidad and Tobago's President, George Maxwell Richards and was in a position to advice that the new Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago will take the oath of office on Wednesday afternoon at 3pm in Woodford Square.

Keep viewing your favourite Trinbago channel as the new Government of Trinidad and Tobago takes office later this month.

- Julie Cupen

COP Lose Every Seat in Trinidad and Tobago Elections 2007

Even the Leader of the Congress of the People (COP), Winston Dookeran has failed to win his seat.

Latest results indicate Winston Dookeran losing the St. Augustine seat to his former party's candidate, Vasant Bharath of the United National Congress Alliance (UNC-A). This constituent was previously a Winston Dookeran secure seat under the UNC.

The COP has not been able to secure any seats in this Trinidad and Tobago Elections 2007 which come as quite a shock and upset to COP supporters nationwide.

Stay tuned to the Trinbago channels for the final tally.

- Julie Cupen

Preliminary Results Indicate Another Term for PNM In Trinidad

Votes are still being tabulated for the 2007 Trinidad and Tobago Elections however, preliminary results indicate a victory for the People's National Movement.

With almost one third of the total votes counted, the PNM are leading by a decisive margin with the United National Congress Alliance (UNC-A) 2nd and the Congress Of the People (COP) a close 3rd.

In an interview by CNC3's correspondent, the UNC-A's co-leader Basdeo Panday seemed to have accepted the post of Opposition with Winston Dookeran of the COP conceding to both parties. Final tally will determine official results.

Trinidad and Tobago had 990,352 eligible voters this elections.

Stay tuned to your favourite Trinbago channels for the latest results.

- Julie Cupen

Trinidad and Tobago Elections - Polls Closed

It's 6pm in Trinidad and Tobago so voting has officially ended.

If you're a Trinbagonian and interested in what's happening in your beautiful twin island republic, I expect that your right index finger is stained.

We'll soon find out which of the 3 major Political Parties in Trinidad and Tobago will be governing for the next term. Some believe we will have a change in Government, others believe the votes will be tied and the ruling party's stalwarts have no doubt that their party will take them closer to their goal of Vision 2020.

Stay tuned to your favourite channels from Trinidad and Tobago for live coverage!

- Julie Cupen

T&T's PNM Names 1st 10 Candidates for Elections 2007

The Trinidad & Tobago's ruling party, the People's National Movement has just named their first 10 candidates to contest the upcoming General Elections later this month.

Candidates named included Esther Le Gendre as representative for the controversial seat of Tunapuna. Tunapuna constituents were up in arms earlier this year when their beloved Eddie Hart was said to be declined for the seat based on the polls conducted by the PNM Executive.

First 10 candidates named are:
Couva North - Nal Ramsingh
Tobago East - Rene Dumas
Princes Town South/Tableland - Peter Colderich Taylor
Arouca/Maloney - Alicia Hospedales
Arima - Penelope Beckles
Oropouche East - Shaffique Mohammed
La Brea - Fitzgerald Jeffrey
San Juan/Barataria - Joseph Ross
Siparia - Rampersad Lutchman
Tunapuna - Esther Le Gendre

Stay tuned to the Trinbago channels to find out who else will be running for office under the PNM ticket this elections.

- Julie Cupen

T&T Election Race in Full Swing!

Trinidad and Tobago will go to the polls on November 5th, 2007 for what is expected to be the most keenly contested election ever.

Keep abreast of the political race on any of your favourite radio or television channels online: 103FM, Ebony 104FM, Radio 90.5FM, Radio Trinbago 94.7FM, Sangeet 106FM, Vibe CT105FM, ieTV, Gayelle the channel or CNC3.

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Political Calendar for next few days:
Saturday 5th October - PNM 2007 Launch
Saturday 5th October - COP Rally
Sunday 6th October - UNC Alliance Launch

- Julie Cupen

Jamaica Debates!

Debates started Wednesday night in Jamaica for the upcoming General Elections on August 27th.

You can watch the last set of debates LIVE on either CVM TV which is FREE to all in the US or TVJ tonight from 9-10:30pm, Jamaican time.

If you missed or are interested in seeing the Debates again, write to us by August 13th and we'll fill you on on where you can get it.

Keep abreast of Jamaica Elections right here on JumpTV!

-Julie Cupen

Jamaica Elections Announced!

...And the Political Race is on!

Nomination Day - August 7th

Election Day - August 27th

PM Portia Simpson Miller made the announcement last night during a mass rally of the ruling PNP in Half-Way Tree, St. Andrew. The rally was carried live on both TVJ and CVM TV.

The PNP (People's National Party) has been in power for the last 18 years, serving 4 consecutive terms.

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The leading opposition, JLP (Jamaican Labour Party) say it's time for a change.   

If you would like to watch the rebroadcast live online, please email us for scheduling.

Stay tuned to CVM TV and TVJ for continued coverage of 2007 election.

-Julie Cupen

Barbados Hosts 28th Heads of CARICOM Government Conference

GREAT NEWS!! This Program airs on one of JumpTV's FREE channels available exclusively in the US!

This weekend Barbados will be hosting the 28th meeting of the conference of Heads of Government of the CARIbbean COMmunity (CARICOM).

The opening ceremony will be streamed LIVE on CBC Channel 8 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm on Sunday 1st July.

CARICOM Countries                                                                                                                           Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, Jamaica, Montserrat,  , St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname and Trinidad & Tobago.

Log on to CBC Channel 8 from Barbados and witness all 15 nations LIVE from Barbados' Parliament courtyard!