Budget protests in focus

AS politicians arrived to the Red House on Abercromby Street, Port of Spain on September 30, protesters gathered to express their thoughts.

The crowd, carrying placards and shouting their slogans, met with ministers and other prominent figures ahead of the 2025 budget presentation.

Newsday photographers were on the scene to capture the crowds.

Protesters hold signs showing their thoughts ahead of the 2025 budget presentation on September 30. – Photo by Ayanna Kinsale Protesters voice their concerns through signs opposite the Red House on September 30. – Photo by Ayanna Kinsale MP for Oropouche East Roodal Moonilal uses a handmade axe to cut a handmade tax house made by protesters. – Photo by Faith Ayoung A drummer provides musical relief as protesters gather opposite the Red House ahead of the budget reading on September 30. – Photo by Faith Ayoung Protesters gathered opposite the Red House on Abercromby Street, Port of Spain on September 30. – Photo by Ayanna Kinsale Siparia Mayor Doodnath Mayrhoo, centre, joins protesters opposite the Red House, Port of Spain, ahead of the budget reading on September 30. – Photo by Ayanna Kinsale Princes Town MP Barry Padarath greets protesters opposite the Red House on September 30. – Photo by Faith Ayoung Opposition Senator Wade Mark speaks to the media opposite the Red House. – Photo by Ayanna Kinsale Senator Damian Lyrder greets protesters outside of the Red House on September 30. – Photo by Faith Ayoung

Meanwhile, the Newsday team at the Port of Spain and South offices were hard at work to provide live coverage of events inside and outside of the Red House.

See all of the 2025 budget content on our website at: https://newsday.co.tt/category/2025-budget/

Gregory McBurnie, Newsday reporter focuses on his work as the budget is presented by Colm Imbert, Minister of Finance in Port of Spain, on September 30. – Photo by Faith Ayoung From left, Newsday reporters Johnathan Ramnansingh and Narissa Fraser maintain a keen focus as they analyse the 2025 budget reading. – Photo by Venessa Mohammed Andrew Gioannetti, Newsday reporter listens to the budget presented by Colm Imbert, Minister of Finance in Port of Spain, on September 30. – Photo by Faith Ayoung Paula Lindo, Newsday reporter focuses on her work as the budget is presented by Colm Imbert, Minister of Finance in Port of Spain, on September 30. – Photo by Faith Ayoung Enrique Rupert, Newsday reporter focuses on his work as the budget is presented by Colm Imbert, Minister of Finance, Port of Spain, on September 30 – Photo by Faith Ayoung Newsday reporters prepare their notes as Minister of Finance Colm Imbert reads the 2025 budget on September 30. – Photo by Venessa Mohammed

 

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