There is a report this morning that the screening committee of the People’s National Movement has selected the Mayor of Point Fortin as the candidate for the upcoming General Election.
Southsidenewstt receives information that His Worship Kennedy Richards Jr. got the nod of approval from the committee last night beating his fellow contenders.
Southsidenewstt attempted to reach out to the Mayor however, calls to his mobile phone went unanswered.
We will bring more information as if comes to our newsroom.
Meanwhile, in La Brea, the party has rejected both prospective candidates the incumbent Member of Parliament Nicole Ollivierre and Party Vice-Chairman Robert Le Hunte who appeared before the screening committee last evening.
Southsidenewstt understands that the screening committee has asked the constituency executive to look for new potential candidates from the community.