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Leader of the Opposition, Godwin Friday, centre, and the petitioners, Lauron “Sharer” Baptiste, left, and Benjamin “Ben” Exeter at the press conference on Thursday. (iWN photo)

Opposition to appeal petitions ruling

The opposition New Democratic Party (NDP) has signalled its intention to appeal the ruling of the High Court, dismissing the two petitions challenging the outcome of the vote in the…

4 Apr 2019 6:18PM

Petitions Trial

Andy Quashie is escorted back to prison after being sentenced for murder last Friday. (iWN photo)

‘Pussy’ killer could’ve gotten death sentence

4 Apr 2019 6:40AM

The ballot used in the 2015 general election, right, which are contrasted here with those used in 1994. The 2015 ballot does not have a space for the presiding officer's signature. (Photo: NDP)

PETITIONS TRIAL: Judge says ballots without official marks or initials are valid

4 Apr 2019 6:32AM

Justice Stanley John, a retired Trinidadian jurist, was contracted to preside over the trial of the petitions. (iWN file photo)

Gov’t lawyer asks judge to change petitions ruling

3 Apr 2019 7:20AM

Terrance “Yellow” Smith gestures as he is escorted back to prison last Friday. (iWN photo)

Layou man gets 13 years for stabbing attack

2 Apr 2019 5:58AM

The court ruled that presiding officer Veronica John, right, was wrong to refuse to take the ballot of voter Deryck Smart, left, amidst and allegation that he took a photo inside the polling station. (iWN photos)

PETITIONS TRIAL: Court says taking photo of ballot is legal

There is no rule prohibiting a voter from taking a photograph of their ballot after casting their vote. That was the finding of acting High Court judge Justice Stanley John,…

2 Apr 2019 5:54AM

Petitions Trial