The public is advised that the Elections and Boundaries Commission’s (EBC’s) Registration Area Office for Princes Town, located at 145 High Street, Princes Town (Corner Naparima Mayaro Road & St. Croix Rd.) will be closed today; Thursday 21st December 2023.…
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Notice of Temporary Closure of the Registration Area Office for Couva
The public is advised that the Elections and Boundaries Commission’s (EBC’s) Registration Area Office for Couva, located at 80-82 Southern Main Road, Couva will be closed for the remainder of Wednesday 22nd November, 2023. This unexpected closure has become necessary…
Summary of Return of Election Expenses for the Local Government Elections, 2023
Pursuant 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 Election Expenses Statement in respect of the Local Government Elections, 2023, which can be…
Court dismisses UNC’s election petition in Arima Northeast
Mr. Justice Frank Seepersad has today dismissed the election petition filed against the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) relating to the electoral district of Arima Northeast and has ordered the Petitioner to pay the costs of the EBC certified fit for Senior and Junior Counsel. Mr. Justice Seepersad, in delivering his judgement found…
Update on Request for check of the results in Arima Northeast
At the end of the check of the final result of the poll in the electoral district of Arima Northeast, Kim Magdalene Garcia, the People’s National Movement’s candidate, received two (2) additional votes. This result overturns the outcome of the…
Fresh elections in Lengua/Indian Walk
Fern Narcis-Scope, the Chief Election Officer, acting in accordance with Election Rule 101(15) of the Representation of the People Act, Chap. 2:01, has certified to the Returning Officer for the Electoral District of Lengua/Indian walk that the second recount, which…
Update on Recounts
Today, the results of the recount in the electoral district of Maracas/Santa Margarita were declared and the outcome remained the same as on Election Day, with the PNM’s candidate Trudel Noreiga winning this electoral district. The full contents of the…
UNC candidate wins Arima Northeast after recount
The tie in the electoral district of Arima Northeast is broken. The UNC’s candidate Jairzinho Domingo Gustav Rigsby won by one (1) vote. At the close of the poll on Monday 14th August 2023, both the PNM and UNC candidates…
Second Recount in Lengua/Indian Walk begins today
A second recount in the electoral district of Lengua/Indian Walk is scheduled to begin today, Thursday 17th August, 2023 at 3 pm. This recount will be conducted in accordance with Election Rule 101 (13) of the Representation of the People…
One recount called off and six more completed
The United National Congress’ candidate for the electoral district of Bagatelle/Blue Basin, Nalini Goindoo called off her request into a recount of the votes cast in that electoral district in the Local Government Elections of Monday 14th August, 2023. The…