Jack Warner, chairman of UNC, said last night that the local government elections would be held before the end of the year. Warner repeated an election pledge that a prime minister would be permitted two electoral terms and that there would be fixed election dates. He also reiterated that the new government would not permit the construction of an aluminum smelter and would not permit a property tax. He stressed that the Government's work would begin today. He called on supporters to hold the administration accountable.
Artists hail victory
The Artists Coalition of Trinidad and Tobago last night became one of the first organisations to congratulate the new government. Interim president Rubadiri Victor said his organisation looks forward to "this new dispensation of government and vows to partner with them to make this the best period for the arts that this country has ever seen."