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.

[caption id="attachment_1111856" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Protesters hold signs showing their thoughts ahead of the 2025 budget presentation on September 30. - Photo by Ayanna Kinsale[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1111857" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Protesters voice their concerns through signs opposite the Red House on September 30. - Photo by Ayanna Kinsale[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1111862" align="alignnone" width="1024"] MP for Oropouche East Roodal Moonilal uses a handmade axe to cut a handmade tax house made by protesters. - Photo by Faith Ayoung[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1111858" align="alignnone" width="1024"] A drummer provides musical relief as protesters gather opposite the Red House ahead of the budget reading on September 30. - Photo by Faith Ayoung[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1111853" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Protesters gathered opposite the Red House on Abercromby Street, Port of Spain on September 30. - Photo by Ayanna Kinsale[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1111852" align="alignnone" width="1024"] 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[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1111861" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Princes Town MP Barry Padarath greets protesters opposite the Red House on September 30. - Photo by Faith Ayoung[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1111859" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Opposition Senator Wade Mark speaks to the media opposite the Red House. - Photo by Ayanna Kinsale[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1111860" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Senator Damian Lyrder greets protesters outside of the Red House on September 30. - Photo by Faith Ayoung[/caption]

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/

[caption id="attachment_1111867" align="alignnone" width="1024"] 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[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1111854" align="alignnone" width="1024"] From left, Newsday reporters Johnathan Ramnansingh and Narissa Fraser maintain a keen focus as they analyse the 2025 budget reading. - Photo by Venessa Mohammed[/caption]

[caption id="attachment_1111865" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Andrew Gioannetti, Newsday reporter listens to the budget presented by Colm Imbert, M