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Patrick Manning, the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, has failed miserably in a poll commissioned by himself. Mr. Manning has used the results in the poll to remove certain MPs from running again, including Diane Seukaran. In other news, the PNM and COP are in a virtual tie in a poll recently completed by UWI.

Both the Trinidad Guardian and Trinidad Express are reporting that concerned citizens from Malabar led a protest to the President Maxwell Richards' house yesterday, complaining over the recent police slaying of five people including one woman in her bedroom. The residents would like to see an independent commission of enquiry into the matter.

Norris Man has not said much after the infamous brawl at St. Mary Mi Come From, Capleton's annual stage show. Norris Man was mobbed and beaten by members of Sizzla's entourage after making a statement concerning the mother of Sizzla.

There was no humour, smile or jokes from veteran comedian Tommy Joseph while outside the Forensic Science Centre in St. James awaiting the autopsy on his son, 25 year old Neketo Joseph who was shot dead last Sunday night.

The JLP led by Bruce Golding has squeezed out a win against the PNP led by Portia Simpson Miller. The JLP has not won the Jamaican elections since 1980, however Portia Simpson Miller has not conceded defeat citing the close margin of defeat. Portia stated "the election is too close to call".

Buju Banton and Bounty Killer performed at annual Reggae Carifest show in New York despite numerous protests by GLAAD and and also Peter Tatchell's Outrage!. The performance from Buju was a bit subdued, however Bounty Killer was more vocal concerning the protests.

Asafa Powell has vowed to return to top flight and says he will prove his worth at next year's Olympic games. The world record holder, who went down to a stunning defeat by American Tyson Gay in the men's 100 metres final at the 11th IAAF World Championships in Osaka, Japan yesterday.

Chuck Fender was beaten in a kidnap attempt on him in the Bahamas after refusing to perform at Beach Fest alongside Buju Banton. His refusal was due to the fact that the remainder of the money due to perform was not paid by the promoter prior to leaving the hotel.

In what is being hailed as ridiculous, the Trinidad and Tobago government, led by Patrick Manning plans to prohibit cell phone usage while driving. However, Minister of Works and Transport Colm Imbert stated that at this stage hands free devices such as Bluetooth enabled cell phones will be allowed. The logic and feasibility of this decision is being heavily debated.

When Prince made his grand entrance at the Bourne Ultimatum recently at the Leicester Square opening with a twin sister combination it was the talk of the town. Little did they know Maya and Nandy McClean have some Trinidadian heritage.