Doing their civic duty

Multimedia Newsday Reporter 10 Hrs Ago

First time voter Leeann Basdeo after voting at the Parvati Girls' Hindu College, Debe on April 28. - Photo by Lincoln Holder

Over one million people are eligible to vote today for their candidate or party of choice in polling stations across the country.

A total of 17 political parties and 161 candidates are contesting the general election.

Here are some images captured by our team of reporters and photographers deployed in various constituencies.

Sharon Rowley and her daughter Tonya after voting at the International School of Port of Spain, Westmoorings on April 28. - Photo by Jeff K Mayers

Innovative Democratic Alliance candidate for Tobago West Kaye Trotman and her mother, Stephanie Trotman, after voting at the Bon Accord Government School. - Photo by Corey Connelly

UNC San Fernando West candidate Dr Michael Dowlath after voting at the Parvati Girls' Hindu College, Debe on April 28. - Photo by Lincoln Holder

Trishna Sooknanan and cradles her children, Brenda and Emmanuel Harold, after voting at the Parvati Girls' Hindu College, Debe in the Oropouche East constituency on April 28. - Photo by Lincoln Holder

Political leader of the PNM Dr Keith Rowley speaks to reporters after voting at the International School of Port of Spain, Westmoorings on April 28. - Photo by Jeff K Mayers

From as early as 6 am voters flocked to the La Horquetta RC Parish Hall to cast their vote in the La Horquetta/Talparo constituency. - Photo by Enrique Rupert

A mother and her two daughters who voted early on April 28 at the Guaico Government Primary School in Sangre Grande. - Photo by Stephon Nicholas