Trinidad and Tobago Elections 2025 LIVE: Tight Contest Between PNM-UNC

Trinidad and Tobago 2025 Elections LIVE: OBSERVERS ARRIVE 

A vehicle carrying Commonwealth election observers arrived at one of the Toco/Sangre Grande constituency polling stations in Guaico Government Primary School this morning. These observers are expected to oversee the entire electoral process to ensure free and fair elections in Trinidad and Tobago. 

A member of the CARICOM Election Observer Mission was also captured conducting observations at Jerningham Government Primary School.

These observers will be in the twin island nation till the conclusion of the voting process islandwide.  

Trinidad and Tobago 2025 Elections LIVE:  UNC Candidate Dr Roodal Moonilal calls process ‘relatively smooth’ 

UNC Oropouche East Candidate Dr Roodal Moonilal spoke on the voting process at the Parvati Girls Hindu College and hiccups that he said had been reported at some polling stations. He said the process has been relatively smooth thus far. 

He said that because of the lack of presence of the appointed information officers, there was a little setback because it looks a little longer to verify people’s names and their identities and put them in the right line and order.  

“But we have always had smooth operations at this venue, and I'm hoping that it continues to the rest of the day throughout Barrackpore and other areas which we are monitoring,” added Moonilal.  

Trinidad and Tobago 2025 Elections LIVE:  Former Prime Minister Keith Rowley cast his vote 

Former Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley successfully casted his ballot at the International School in Port of Spain. After casting his vote, he talked to the local media and said that the voting process was very smooth, and it took him around 7 to 8 minutes to wait for his turn and cast his vote.  

“At the end of the day today, we would have come to the end of a very grilling process, which is necessary and tomorrow should be a new day for everyone in Trinidad and Tobago,” he added.  

When asked how he feels having not contested for the first time in 40 years, Rowley said that he had not noticed that as he had been involved all the way. “I am looking forward to tomorrow and even though I did retire on March 16, I have been involved all the time,” said the Former Prime Minister.

He was also asked that what would he miss most about the public life, to which he said that it might be the responsibility that goes with it and added, “Because that is what it is all about. When you're in public life, there's a responsibility, especially if you have an office. So that will not be there, and I think that is what I will miss.” 

Trinidad and Tobago 2025 Elections LIVE:  Battle for Tobago – TPP Challenges PNM Stronghold as Early Voting Begins 

As the polls opened just a while ago in Roxborough, Tobago voters are ready on the move. Even before sunrise, a few early risers already gathered at the gates as they are determined to make their voices heard.  

Reportedly, Tobago’s two seats – Tobago East and Tobago West are pivotal in today’s elections. The PNM secured victories in both Tobago constituencies during the 2020 General elections however this time Tobago People's Party (TPP) is looking forward to securing victory over these.  

In Tobago West, there are under 28,500 registered voters while Tobago East has about 23,600. In the last two general elections there were 51% voter turned while the turnout was 52% in 2015 and this is something everyone is watching closely today to see if more voters show up or if the turnout continues to slide.  

Trinidad and Tobago 2025 Elections LIVE: High Early Voter Turnout in 1st Hour of Polling 

It is almost one hour since voting has begun across Trinidad and Tobago as 17 political parties vie for power. In this 2025 general elections, already the island nation is seeing a higher number of voters turn out in the first hour of voting as compared to the 2020 general elections when just 58 percent of the voters turned out to the polls due to the COVID-19 pandemic that lasted a few years.  

There are a lot of factors for voters to consider today as they are heading to polls with only 11 hours left.

Trinidad and Tobago 2025 Elections LIVE: Electorate in 2015 vs 2020 

The number of people who cast out their votes in 2020 decreased by 10 percent as compared to 2015. According to the information, 66.8% people came out to vote in 2015 while in 2020 the percentage fell to 58.08 percent.  

With these numbers, experts are saying that they look forward to seeing the outcome this time as it is very soon to say whether or not more people will come out this time.  

Trinidad and Tobago 2025 Elections LIVE: Voters brace for high-stakes, unpredictable election 

With 41 seats up for grabs, the general elections are a close contest between incumbent PNM and Opposition UNC. Among the key issues for the voters in Trinidad and Tobago are the increasing crime, deteriorating healthcare, high prices, no jobs for youth and lost opportunities. A total of 2316 polling stations have been established and are equipped with necessary materials, supplies and staffing for voters to cast their vote without any chaos.

Trinidad and Tobago 2025 General Elections LIVE

Voters in the twin island nation of Trinidad and Tobago are going to the polls today (April 28, 2025) in a parliamentary election which the experts are describing as one of the most unpredictable in decades as the race is between the two main parties – the ruling People’s National Movement (PNM) and the Opposition United National Congress (UNC). 

Polling for the general elections 2025 opened at 6 am and these are expected to go through 6 pm today following which the votes will be counted across the 41 constituencies.