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Constituencies Of The Parliament Of Trinidad And Tobago
As of 2021, the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago has 41 parliamentary constituencies across the constituent islands, each electing a single Member of Parliament (MP) to the House of Representatives by the plurality (first past the post) system of election, ordinarily every five years. Voting last took place in all 41 of those constituencies at the Trinidad and Tobago general election on 7 September 2015, and these results have been counted and verified. The number of seats rose from 36 at the 2007 general election after proposals made by the Elections and Boundary Commission were adopted through statutory instruments. Constituencies in Tobago remained unchanged. Parliamentary constituencies The current number of polling stations and electors are listed below based on the data for the 2020 Trinidad and Tobago general election: See also * Lists of electoral districts by nation References {{Use dmy dates, date = April 2017 Constituencies Trinidad and Tobago ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trinidad And Tobago Constituency Map (2010-present)
Trinidad is the larger and more populous of the two major islands of Trinidad and Tobago. The island lies off the northeastern coast of Venezuela and sits on the continental shelf of South America. It is often referred to as the southernmost island in the West Indies. With an area of , it is also the fifth largest in the West Indies. Name The original name for the island in the Arawaks' language was which meant "Land of the Hummingbird". Christopher Columbus renamed it ('The Island of the Trinity'), fulfilling a vow he had made before setting out on his third voyage. This has since been shortened to ''Trinidad''. History Caribs and Arawaks lived in Trinidad long before Christopher Columbus encountered the islands on his third voyage on 31 July 1498. The island remained Spanish until 1797, but it was largely settled by French colonists from the French Caribbean, especially Martinique.Besson, Gerard (2000-08-27). "Land of Beginnings – A historical digest", ''Newsday N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caroni East (parliamentary Constituency) , Trinidad and Tobago, formerly a major administrative division in Trinidad and Tobago
*Caroni Village, Trinidad and Tobago, a present-day village within the former Caroni County
*Caroni (1975) Ltd., a former sugar producing company in Trinidad and Tobago
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The name Caroni may refer to: *Caroní River, one of the biggest rivers of the Orinoco basin in Venezuela *Caroni River (Trinidad and Tobago), a major river on the island of Trinidad and Tobago *Caroni Swamp, a major wetland on the west coast of the island of Trinidad *Caroni Plain, plain in central Trinidad *Caroni County Caroni County was a historic county of Trinidad and Tobago. It occupies in the west central part of the island of Trinidad, the larger island in the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago. It lies south and southwest of Saint George County, west of N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laventille East/Morvant (parliamentary Constituency)
Laventille is a ward of Trinidad and Tobago. Etymology The name ''Laventille'' hearkens back to colonial times, especially when the French dominated the cultural traditions of the island. One etymological derivation of the name is because the northeast trade winds come to this part of the island of Trinidad before reaching any other part of colonial Port of Spain – hence the metaphorical name ''"La Ventaille"'' (''"The Vent"''). Geographically, it is the source of Orographic precipitation for the capital city. Arts and culture Laventille is the place where steel pan was born, and it is the birthplace of innovators and world-renowned tuners such as Rudolph Charles and Bertie Marshall. It is the heart of the steelpan world, where pioneer Winston "Spree" Simon lived and created one of the century's new acoustical musical instruments. It is home to Desperadoes Steel Orchestra, one of the world's oldest steelbands, still in existence today. It also houses several other bands such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Horquetta/Talparo (parliamentary Constituency)
La Horquetta/Talparo is a parliamentary electoral district in Trinidad and Tobago in the centre of Trinidad. It has been represented since 2020 by Foster Cummings of the People's National Movement. Constituency profile The constituency was created prior to the 2007 Trinidad and Tobago general election, and previously largely fell within the boundaries of the Arima electoral district. It had an electorate of 26,031 as of 2015. It is considered a marginal seat. La Horquetta/Talparo includes Talparo, La Horquetta, and Wallerfield. Members of Parliament This constituency has elected the following members of the House of Representatives of Trinidad and Tobago The House of Representatives is the elected lower house of the bicameral Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago, along with the President and Senate of Trinidad and Tobago. The House of Representatives sits at the Red House. It has 41 members, each ...: Election results Elections in the 2020s Elections i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
La Brea (parliamentary Constituency)
La Brea (Spanish for "the tar" or "the tar pits") may refer to: Los Angeles * La Brea Avenue * La Brea Bakery * La Brea Tar Pits * Park La Brea, Los Angeles, a large apartment community Elsewhere * La Brea, Trinidad and Tobago, home to the Pitch Lake * La Brea District La Brea District is one of six districts of the province Talara in Peru. Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática The Instituto Nacional de Estadística e Informática (INEI) ("National Institute of Statistics and Informatics") is a ..., in Peru Other * ''La Brea'' (TV series), an American drama television series {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fyzabad (parliamentary Constituency)
Fyzabad is a town in southwestern Trinidad, south of San Fernando, west of Siparia and northeast of Point Fortin. It is named after the town of Faizabad in India. Colloquially it is known as "Fyzo" by many people. History Fyzabad was founded by Rev. Kenneth J. Grant, a Presbyterian missionary in Trinidad in 1871. The purpose of the settlement was to separate Christian Indians from the unconverted Hindu and Muslim populations. The town later grew with the discovery of oil in the area in 1917, and attracted a large number of immigrants from Grenada and other Lesser Antillean islands. In 1937 Fyzabad was the centre of labour unrest, led by T.U.B. Butler which is considered the birth of the Labour movement in Trinidad and Tobago. The collapse of oil prices in the 1980s, coupled with declining onshore oil production, led to a decline in the town of Fyzabad. Notable persons * Tubal Uriah Butler, preacher and union leader * Anthony Carmona, fifth President of Trinidad and To ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diego Martin West (parliamentary Constituency)
Diego Martin West is a parliamentary electoral district in Trinidad and Tobago in the north-west of Trinidad. It has been represented since the 1991 general election by Keith Rowley of the People's National Movement (PNM). Constituency profile The constituency was created prior to the 1966 general election. It borders the constituencies of Diego Martin North/East and Diego Martin Central, as well as the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Paria. The main towns are Carenage, Westmoorings, Chaguaramas, and it contains the islands of Gaspar Grande, Monos, Huevos and Chacachacare. It had an electorate of 29,349 as of 2015. Members of Parliament This constituency has elected the following members of the House of Representatives of Trinidad and Tobago The House of Representatives is the elected lower house of the bicameral Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago, along with the President and Senate of Trinidad and Tobago. The House of Representatives sits at the Red House. It has 41 mem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diego Martin North/East (parliamentary Constituency)
Diego Martin North/East is a parliamentary electoral district in Trinidad and Tobago in the north-west of Trinidad. It has been represented since the 2007 general election by Colm Imbert of the People's National Movement (PNM). Constituency profile The constituency was created prior to the 2007 general election from the former constituency of Diego Martin East. It borders the constituencies of Diego Martin West, Diego Martin Central, St. Ann's East, Port of Spain North/St. Ann's West, and Port of Spain South. The main towns are Dibe and Maraval. It had an electorate of 17,145 as of 2015. Member of Parliament This constituency has elected the following member of the House of Representatives of Trinidad and Tobago The House of Representatives is the elected lower house of the bicameral Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago, along with the President and Senate of Trinidad and Tobago. The House of Representatives sits at the Red House. It has 41 members, each ...: E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diego Martin Central (parliamentary Constituency)
Diego Martin Central is a parliamentary electoral district in Trinidad and Tobago in the north-west of Trinidad. It has been represented since the 2020 general election by Symon de Nobriga of the People's National Movement (PNM). Constituency profile The constituency was created prior to the 1981 general election. It borders the constituencies of Diego Martin North/East, Diego Martin West, and Port of Spain South. It contains a number of communities in Diego Martin, including Petit Valley, Diamond Vale, Four Roads and Blue Range. It had an electorate of 17,334 as of 2015. Members of Parliament This constituency has elected the following members of the House of Representatives of Trinidad and Tobago The House of Representatives is the elected lower house of the bicameral Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago, along with the President and Senate of Trinidad and Tobago. The House of Representatives sits at the Red House. It has 41 members, each e ...: Election results ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
D'Abadie/O'Meara (parliamentary Constituency)
D'Abadie/O'Meara is a parliamentary electoral district in Trinidad and Tobago in the center of Trinidad. It has been represented since the 2020 general election by Lisa Morris-Julian of the People's National Movement (PNM). Constituency profile The constituency was created prior to the 2010 general election. It borders the constituencies of St. Augustine, Arima, Lopinot/Bon Air West, La Horquetta/Talparo and Arouca/Maloney. The main towns are D'Abadie, O'Meara, and Malabar. It had an electorate of 19,535 as of 2015. Members of Parliament This constituency has elected the following members of the House of Representatives of Trinidad and Tobago The House of Representatives is the elected lower house of the bicameral Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago, along with the President and Senate of Trinidad and Tobago. The House of Representatives sits at the Red House. It has 41 members, each ...: Election results Elections in the 2020s Elections in the 201 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Couva South (parliamentary Constituency)
Couva South is a parliamentary electoral district in the town of Couva. Couva South consists of the southern part of Couva. It came into effect in time for the 1976 Trinidad and Tobago general election. Members of Parliament This constituency has elected the following members of the House of Representatives of Trinidad and Tobago: Election results Elections in the 2020s Elections in the 2010s See also Couva North Couva North is a parliamentary electoral district in the town of Couva. Couva North consists of the northern part of Couva. It came into effect in time for the 1976 Trinidad and Tobago general election. Members of Parliament This constituency ha ... References {{Use dmy dates, date = July 2020 Couva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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