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Preliminary Examination of Nomination Papers for the upcoming 2021 THA and Local Government Bye-Elections
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 28th 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.
December 24, 2020
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, 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:
December 21, 2020
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 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
December 16, 2020
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 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
December 11, 2020
Report of the Elections and Boundaries Commission on the Local Government Elections held on Monday, December 2, 2019
October 13, 2020
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 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.
October 2, 2020
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
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