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The public is hereby notified that Monday 4^th 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 28^th December, 2021 between the hours of 9: 00 a.m. – 12:00.noon

Nomination Forms for the 2021 Tobago House of Assembly Elections are available here. Nomination Forms for the 2021 Local Government Bye-Elections are available here. These forms are also available at the offices of the respective Returning Officers and at the EBC’s Central Electoral Office, Scott House, 134- 138 Frederick Street, Port of Spain.

Interested persons are kindly requested to make use of this opportunity offered to them at the offices of the Returning Officers for their respective electoral district, to minimize the likelihood of difficulties on Nomination Day.

Preliminary Examination of Nomination Papers

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, 2021.

OUR CALL CENTRE NUMBERS ARE

• 785-7247
• 785-8572
• 491-6258
• 491-6432
• 786-0856
• 773-8962

Further details are outlined in this flyer:

APPOINTMENT TO RENEW EXPIRED ID CARDS 

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 30^th, 2021.

This extension has become necessary to facilitate an anticipated increased level of renewals and the introduction of a new format identification card under new protocols, which are required for health and safety considerations under the current Pandemic situation. This extension of the expiry date of identification cards is instituted in accordance with Registration Rules 31 (5) and (6) of the Representation of the People Act, Chapter 2:01.and is a further extension to that, which was implemented earlier  this year.

The full details of this Press Release are found in this link.

Press Release – EBC further extends the validity of expired National Identification Cards

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 for the Local Government Bye-elections received their writs from Mrs. Roslyn Khan Cummings, Member of the Commission, on Sunday 13th December, 2020. These Writs of Elections, which are issued by Her Excellency, Paula-Mae Weekes, O.R.T.T., gives these Returning Officers the authority to conduct the upcoming elections on behalf of the EBC.

For the full details of this Press Release, please go to this link.

Press Release -EBC ready for Bye-Elections as Returning Officers get Writs

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

Chairman of the Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC), Mark Ramkerrysingh, in addressing the Returning Officers, reminded them of the importance of their role and the part they play in safeguarding our democracy.

For the story, please see the Press Release in this link

Returning Officers receive writs for 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 a limited supply of application forms available at the EBC’s Registration Area Office and Registration Area Sub-Office in Tobago.

The public is advised that only applications from persons who are citizens of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago and whose registered address is within the island of Tobago will be considered.

For more information, please see the information flyer in the following link.

Invitation for Poll Day Staff for the Upcoming THA Elections

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

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 declarations, inclusive of any accompanying documentation sent in to the Chief Election Officer under sections 47, 52 and 53, shall be retained by the Chief Eelction Officer an shall at all reasonable times during the next two years after receipt, be open to inspection under the conditions stated in section 59 of the Representation of the People Act.

CANDIDATES EXPENSES 2020 Parliamentary Elections

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 against the threat of counterfeit and fraud. The new card is being introduced in line with current developments in election management and will be introduced on a phased basis.

For the full story, see the Press Release in this link

Press Release – EBC launches new National ID card

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 the recounts are being conducted within the parameters of the law.

For the full details of this Press Release, please open this link.

Press Release from the EBC on the Conduct of a Recount