PDP opens nominations for THA elections

The Progressive Democratic Patriots (PDP) has opened nominations for the upcoming THA election.

On media platforms on Wednesday, the party made the announcement nominations for the selection of candidates to contest the upcoming elections are officially open and will run until September 15,

Screening will start after that.

The nomination form asked for details such as applicants' status in the party, citizenship status, occupation, WhatsApp contact, religion, highest level of education, the electoral district they want to represent, two references, a biography of themselves and a personal statement.

Addressing a news conference recently, deputy political leader Farley Augustine officially issued a call for nominations of prospective candidates.

He said: “We are looking for a team of the best of the absolute best. We are looking for people who are community-oriented, we are looking for people who are hardworking within their villages…not strangers to their neighbours. We’re looking for people who can come with a track record of honesty and integrity. We are looking for people who can come with a track record of assisting community members of fellow villages, people who are willing to give of themselves and sacrifice of themselves for the greater good of the larger community.”

At that time, Augustine, referred to as the "Chief Secretary in waiting," accepted the mantle from party leader Watson Duke, saying “We are ready to take charge of Tobago.” He vowed to give the upcoming THA elections, constitutionally due in January, his “best shot.”

The PDP currently holds two of the 12 electoral districts on the island. Augustine represents Parlatuvier/ L’Anse Fourmi/ Speyside, and Duke represents Roxborough/Delaford.