A Review of the Political Scene: An Address by the Political Leader, Special PNM Convention

Williams, Eric, A Review of the Political Scene: An Address by the Political Leader, Special PNM Convention, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, W.I.: PNM Pub. Co., September 11, 1966.

Note on the People’s National Movement (Independence Era):

In the 1966 General Elections the PNM won 24 of 36 seats with 52% of the vote. However economic and social discontent grew under PNM rule. This came to a climax in April 1970 with the Black Power Revolution. On April 13, PNM Deputy Leader and Minister of External Affairs A.N.R. Robinson resigned from the party and government. On the 20th facing a revolt by a portion of the Army in collusion with the growing Black Power movement, Williams declared a State of Emergency. By April 22 the mutineers had begun negotiations for surrender. Following this certain ministers were forced to resign including John O'Halloran, Minister of Industry and Gerard Montano, Minister of Home Affairs.