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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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The Electorate can wear any Colour on Poll Day

The Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) has been made aware of another post, circulating on social media bearing its logo purporting that you cannot wear certain colours to go to polling stations. This document is false and was not issued

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Obey the Election Laws

Bribery, Treating and Undue Influence these are Election Offences

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Election Agents and Sub-agents of the Candidates contesting the 2020 Parliamentary Elections

Election Agents and Sub-agents for the 2020 Parliamentary Elections

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Election Offences for the 2020 Parliamentary Elections

Know the DO’s and DON’Ts when it comes to Poll Day. Be responsible and operate within the parameters of the law. Listed below are the Election Offences and the respective penalties and fines. Please be guided accordingly.   Election Offences

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Special Polling Stations established by the Commission

Establishment of Additional Special Polling Stations by the Commission

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The EBC responds to statements by Political Leader of the Progressive Party

The Political Leader of the Progressive Party, Nikoli Edwards failed to officially inform the EBC that there was an anomaly in the representation of his political party’s symbol, when he filed his omination papers. The full details of this press

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