OPPOSITION Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar says the UNC-led coalition being formed to contest the upcoming general election is gaining momentum but logistics are still being ironed out.

She made the statement during a media conference at the party's Mulchan Seuchan Street, Chaguanas, headquarters where it continued its screening exercises for five constituencies. She said screening should be completed by next week.

The conference was held after a long meeting between coalition partners including People's Empowerment Party (PEP) political leader Phillip Alexander, Laventille Outreach for Vertical Enrichment (LOVE) leader Lennox Smith, Joint Trade Union Movement (JTUM) president Ancel Roget and other trade union heads.