The Progressive Party (colloquially known as "The Progressives") is a political party in Trinidad and Tobago. The party was founded on June 16, 2019 by former independent senator Nikoli Edwards to contest the 2020 Trinidad and Tobago general election. The Progressives currently do not hold any seats in the House of Representatives, Regional municipalities, Regional corporations or in the Tobago House of Assembly.

History The Progressive Party held its first General Meeting in San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago on December 15, 2019. At that meeting, the party's constitution was ratified, and six of the seven members of the Board of Directors were appointed. The Board of Directors will serve until the Party General Assembly of 2021. In his keynote address, Party Leader Nikoli Edwards outlined his party's policies and vision for Trinidad and Tobago, stating that Trinidad could not achieve progress under the two leading parties in Trinidad, the United National Congress (UNC) and the ruling People's National Movement (PNM).

At the first General Meeting, Edwards made the declaration that he will be contesting the constituency of San Fernando West which is currently represented by Faris Al-Rawi, Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago.

List of political leaders The political leaders of the Progressive Party have been as follows (any acting leaders indicated in italics):

Key:

PM: Prime Minister

LO: Leader of the Opposition LeaderTerm of OfficePositionPrime Minister1Nikoli Edwards15 December 2019IncumbentRowley

Electoral history

House of Representatives

ElectionParty leaderVotesSeatsPositionGovernmentNo.%±No.±2020Nikoli Edwards2110.0313th

Party leadership PositionOfficeholderTerm of OfficeConstituencyParty Chairperson vacantPolitical LeaderNikoli EdwardsDecember 15, 2019IncumbentCandidate for San Fernando WestDeputy Political LeaderMorgan RamkallawanDecember 15, 2019IncumbentSecretaryDecember 15, 2019IncumbentChief Policy and Strategy OfficerKieran KhanDecember 15, 2019IncumbentChief Financial OfficerNichelle BaptisteDecember 15, 2019IncumbentChief Communications OfficerAnthony BurnleyDecember 15, 2019Incumbent

Political positions The Progressives identify with progressivism, as well as the centre-left. The party believes in maintaining a small to moderately-sized government that focuses on helping citizens to realise their fullest potential in a reasonably regulated environment.

References

External links Progressive Party