The Elections and Boundaries Commission has received official requests for recounts in thirteen of the one hundred and forty-one electoral districts, which were contested in the Local Government Elections on Monday 14th August, 2023. The undermentioned is a list of…
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Chief Election Officer responds to Opposition Leader’s request for an investigation into “special ballot irregularities”
Fern Narcis-Scope, the Chief Election Officer at the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) has officially responded to a request made by the Opposition Leader, Kamla Persad-Bissessar for an investigation into “special ballot irregularities”. In her response to the Opposition Leader,…
EBC says all is in place for 2023 LGE
Fern Narcis-Scope, Chief Election Officer at the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) is confident that everything is in place for persons to vote tomorrow. Narcis-Scope says, “We’re ready and every effort has been made to ensure each elector is able…
To Vote is Simple!
Many of you may be seasoned voters, but many will be voting for the very first time in these Local Government Elections. We want you to know voting is easy, simple and safe. The Elections and Boundaries Commission has prepared…
Be aware of the laws and respect the laws on Election Day
The Elections and Boundaries Commission is advising all political parties, candidates contesting the 2023 Local Government Elections, electors and all other democratic stakeholders to respect the laws or face the consequences. Ignorance of the law is not an excuse. We…
Employees’ Time-Off for Voting in the 2023 Local Government Elections
The Elections and Boundaries Commission wishes to bring to the attention of all employers, the provisions relating to Time-Off for Voting as stipulated in law. In accordance with Election Rule 28of the Representation of the People Act, Chapter 2:01, every employer…
Voting by Special Electors begins today for 2023 LGE
Voting starts today, Monday 7th August 2023, for persons who have previously applied to be treated as Special Electors for the 2023 Local Government Elections. In accordance with Election Rule 60 (2) a special elector must cast the ballot in…
Additional Special Polling Stations established by the Commission for the 2023 Local Government Elections
Persuant to Election Rule 76 of the Representation of the People Act, Chap. 2:01, additional Special Polling Stations have been established by the Elections and Boundaries Commission to facilitate Special Electors for the Local Government Elections on Monday 14th August,…
Special Polling Stations established by Returning Officers for the 2023 Local Government Elections
The public is advised that Special Polling Stations established by Returning Officers in accordance with Election Rule 73(1) of the Representation ofthe People Act, Chap. 2:01, for the Local Government Elections, will function from Monday 7th to Sunday 13th August,…
Collection of Envelopes by Special Electors for the 2023 Local Government Elections
Persons who applied to be treated as Special Electors for the Local Government Elections on Monday 14th August, 2023 are advised that they can collect their envelopes at the Registration Area Offices as specified on their application forms. Envelopes can…