Friday, June 12, 2026

T&T: MSJ withdraws from governing coalition

Date:

Share post:

PORT OF SPAIN, June 17, CMC — Almost one month after he publicly objected to the system of governance under the five-party People’s Partnership Government, David Abdullah, Political Leader of the labour-based Movement for Social Justice (MSJ), on Sunday withdrew the MSJ from the coalition and resigned as a government senator.
Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar said she was in the process of making a statement on the matter later Sunday.
Ashworth Jack, the leader of another coalition partner, the Tobago Organisation of the People (TOP), said he was saddened by Abdullah’s departure from the government but “the show must go on”.
 

Related articles

DLP: Tell us more about BiMPay

Concerns are being raised about the need for greater transparency surrounding BiMPay, the new payment platform designed to...

Caribbean colours and flavours take centre stage in Paris

The Caribbean Chamber of Commerce in Europe (CCCE) has successfully concluded the second edition of the Caribbean Days...

Relief in sight from dust

With Saharan dust outbreaks to remain a yearly reality, some immediate relief is in sight as forecasters are...

Hwang and Oh strike as South Korea fight back to sink Czech Republic

South Korea rallied ​from a goal down to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 and make a winning start...