The public is hereby notified that Monday 4th January, 2021 having been designated Nomination Day for the 2021 Tobago House of Assembly and Local Government Bye-Elections, the date and time fixed for the Preliminary Examination of Nomination Papers is, Monday…
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Launch of the EBC’s Renewal (for ID cards) Appointment System
Starting Monday December 21st, 2020 persons with expired National Identification Cards OR ID cards that will expire by Thursday December 31st, 2020, can make an appointment through our CALL CENTRE ONLY for a renewal process that begins on Monday 4th January,…
Further extension to the validity of expired National Identification Cards to facilitate issue of new cards under appointment system
The Elections and Boundaries Commission wishes to advise that all national identification cards issued by the Commission, which are currently expired or that will soon expire that these cards are valid until June 30th, 2021. This extension has become necessary…
EBC ready for Bye-Elections as Returning Officers get Writs
2020 continues to be a year of firsts as the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) gears up for two, simultaneous elections, the Tobago House of Assembly Elections and the Local Government Bye-elections, both to be conducted on January 25, 2021.…
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…
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…
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
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…
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…
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…