Nicole Henry-Waldron Resigns as PNM Tobago Chairman, Then Seeks Party Return

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Updated Oct 5, 2026

Nicole Henry-Waldron resigned as PNM Tobago Council chairman and renounced her party membership on October 3.Guardian +2
Henry-Waldron later asked the Tobago executive to withdraw her resignation and restore her membership, while Petal Daniel-Benoit is to take over.Guardian +1
Youth officer Carlesia McEwen also resigned, citing divisions and weak support, as party leaders said rebuilding would continue.Guardian +1
The PNM central executive is expected to decide whether to restore Henry-Waldron’s membership.Guardian

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Oct 5, 2026

Ex-PNM chairman who resigned now wants to return

Nicole Henry-Waldron has asked the PNM Tobago executive to withdraw her resignation and restore her membership, just two days after quitting as party chairman and leaving the party. She said her concerns remain, but she wants to address them through dialogue, while the PNM central executive is expected to decide on her status.

Oct 5, 2026

Shamfa: The work continues

The Tobago PNM is facing another leadership shake-up after youth officer Carlesia McEwen resigned days after chairman Nicole Henry Waldron quit the party. Political leader Shamfa Cudjoe said the party will keep rebuilding and needs unity, sacrifice and accountability as it tries to regain support and return to government.

Oct 4, 2026

Youth officer resigns as discord grips PNM Tobago Council

Two top members of the PNM Tobago Council resigned on the same day as internal tensions deepened, with youth officer Carlesia Mc Ewen saying divisions and weak support made it hard to serve effectively. Party leader Shamfa Cudjoe-Lewis said rebuilding will continue, while analyst Bishnu Ragoonath said the turmoil reflects the challenge of reunifying the opposition after its THA election defeat.

Oct 4, 2026

Shamfa: No room for complacency in PNM Tobago Council

PNM Tobago Council political leader Shamfa Cudjoe-Lewis says the party must avoid complacency and personal agendas as it rebuilds after council chairman Nicole Henry-Waldron resigned and left the party. She said the Opposition PNM must focus on unity, accountability and hard work to restore trust in Tobago and remain a credible alternative.

Oct 4, 2026

PNM Tobago chairman quits party

Nicole Henry-Waldron has resigned as PNM Tobago Council chairman just five months after being elected, as the party struggles to recover from its 15-0 defeat in the January THA elections. Vice-chairman Petal Daniel-Benoit will take over, while analysts say the PNM is still failing to present a strong, united opposition in Tobago.

Oct 3, 2026

PNM Tobago chairman resigns after 5 months

Nicole Henry-Waldron has resigned as PNM Tobago Council chairman just five months after being elected, and has also renounced her party membership. Vice-chairman Petal Daniel-Benoit will take over, while the council says it remains focused on serving supporters and advancing Tobago’s interests.