A large number of potential candidates turned for screening Monday as the People's National Movement under Keith Rowley's leadership began the process of choosing then men and women who will represent the party in the July 26 Local Government Election (LGE). The party is putting its initial focus on four of the country's local corporations - Port-of-Spain, Diego Martin, San Juan and Tunapuna.
The governing parties - the United National Congress (UNC) and the Congress of the People (COP) - are also choosing candidates. All parties have to complete the process in time for Monday, which is nomination day.
It was the first time the new PNM leader had to preside over the screening exercise.
The PNM said there were "multiple nominees" for some areas but noted that in some areas the party is keeping those who served in the previous corporations.
Former MP Anthony Roberts said the interest shown in this process “speaks well for the party” and its efforts at rebuilding. “It says we’re not prepared to stay in Opposition for any length of time,” Roberts said.
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