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Returning Officers get Writs for upcoming THA Elections

With the date for the Tobago House of Assembly Elections having been declared as Monday January 25th 2021, Returning Officers were presented with their respective Writs, giving them the authority to conduct these elections on behalf of the Elections and

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Invitation for Poll Day Staff for the Upcoming THA Elections

The Elections and Boundaries Commission is looking for persons interested in working as Poll Day Staff for the upcoming Tobago House of Assembly Elections. Interested persons are invited to apply online at The Elections and Boundaries Commission e-Portal. There will be

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Report of the Elections and Boundaries Commission on the Local Government Elections held on Monday, December 2, 2019

Report of the Elections and Boundaries Commission on the Local Government Elections held on Monday December 2, 2019

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NOTICE – Summary of Return of Election Expenses for the 2020 Parliamentary Elections

Persuant to Section 58 of the Representation of the People Act, Chapter 2:01, the Elections and Boundaries Commission is required to publish a summary of the return of election expenses in respect of the 2020 Parliamentary Elections. Any returns or

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EBC launches new National Identification Card

The Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) launched a new styled National Identification Card on Monday, September 28, 2020. The new ID card is made of a polycarbonate substrate and incorporates a sophisticated array of security features to ensure multi-layered protection

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2020 Parliamentary Election- Submission of Election Expenses

The EBC wishes to remind all political parties that candidates, who contested the August 10th, 2020 Parliamentary Elections, are required to submit their election expenses return within forty-two (42) days after the day, on which the results of the election

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Conduct of a General Recount in accordance with Representation of People Act – Election Rules Part V

The Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) notes the public discourse on the recounts of votes, which were requested in specific electoral districts. It advises that the process for a recount is clearly outlined in law and assures the public that

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Temporary Closure of the Siparia Registration Area Office

The public is advised that the Siparia Registration Area Office will be closed for the period August 12-18, 2020. For further details, please see the information in this Press Release and Notice published in the press. Temporary Closure of EBC’s

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Phillip Alexander reports “interference” to the EBC

Phillip Edward Alexander, the Progressive Empowerment Party’s (PEP) candidate for the electoral district of Diego Martin North/East has reported to the EBC that he has become aware of persons from a political party attempting to influence electors to not vote

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Phillip Alexander is on the Ballot

The Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) is advising the electorate that Phillip Edward Alexander is a candidate for the electoral district of Diego Martin North/East. The EBC was made aware of a publication bearing the EBC’s logo which went viral

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