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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 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
September 28, 2020
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 the recounts are being conducted within the parameters of the law.
For the full details of this Press Release, please open this link.
August 15, 2020
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 Siparia Office
NOTICE of Temporary Closure of Siparia Office August 12-18, 2020
August 12, 2020
NOT issued by the EBC
The Elections and Boundaries Commission wishes to advise the public that a “NOTICE” advertisement appearing in the newspaper on the issue of the nomination of the United National Congress’s candidate for the Parliamentary District of Princes Town was not issued by the EBC.
August 7, 2020
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 release are contained below.
August 4, 2020
Temporary Closure of the EBC’s Siparia Registration Area Office
The public is advised that the EBC’s Siparia Registration Area Office will be temporarily closed on Tuesday 4th August, 2020.
All persons who applied to be so treated as Special Electors for the upcoming polls and identified the Siparia Registration Area Office to collect their special envelopes can collect at the San Fernando & Penal/Debe Registration Area Sub-Office on Tuesday 4th August, 2020 ONLY.
Please see our information flyer for more information.
August 1, 2020
Collection of Special Envelopes by Special Electors
All persons who applied to be treated as Special Electors for this upcoming Parliamentary Elections can collect their Special Envelopes at the Registration Area Office specified on their application forms. These offices will be open for collection from Friday, July 31st, 2020 to Saturday, August 8th, 2020.
For further details on hours of operation, please see the information flyer.
July 28, 2020
19 political parties to contest the 2020 Parliamentary Elections
There are nineteen (19) political parties fielding candidates in this upcoming Parliamentary Elections and a total of one hundred and fifty candidates vying for seats in the forty-one constituencies across both Trinidad and Tobago.
For more details, please see the full Press Release in this link.
19 political parties to contest August 10 polls
July 18, 2020
Returning Officers receive writs of election for the 2020 Parliamentary Elections
The forty-one Returning Officers for the August 10, 2020 Parliamentary Election were presented with their respective writs of election on Saturday, July 4th 2020.
For further details, please see the Press Release in this link.
Returning Officers receive writs of election
July 8, 2020
EBC stages “Mock” Polling Station
Chief Election Officer, Fern Narcis-Scope and staff of the Elections and Boundaries Commission staged a “mock polling station” simulation exercise to assess its level of preparedness for the upcoming Parliamentary Elections, which will be conducted under Covid-19 guidelines. The simulation was an interactive exercise with the forty-one Returning Officers and included a team of officials from the Ministry of Health, led by the Principal Medical Officer Epidemiology (PMOE).
For more information on this event, please see the full Press Release in this link.
EBC stages mock polling station
Health Inspector and EBC Staff at the Mock Polling Station Simulation
Officials from the Ministry of Health and EBC Staff participate in the Polling Station simulation exercise
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