Jason switches sides

Councillor Jason Ali's crossover from the UNC to the PNM ignited tensions at the Siparia Regional Corporation's first statutory meeting. Ali, who challenged Mayor Doodnath Mayrhoo, for the Mayoral post just a year ago, faced a fierce tongue-lashing for his decision, which the UNC has labelled as a betrayal. Radhica De Silva and Che Teekersingh have more.