In a significant step toward promoting transparency and reinforcing public confidence in the electoral
process, the CARICOM Election Observer Team convened a meeting with the Elections and Boundaries
Commission (the Commission) on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. The Commission is of the view that the meeting,
held at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in Port of Spain, was constructive, fostering mutual understanding
and reinforcing a shared commitment to transparent and credible electoral processes. The dialogue was
marked by openness, collaboration, and a shared goal of ensuring free, fair, and peaceful elections.
Discussions were mainly focused on the Commission’s comprehensive preparations for the upcoming
elections, including initiatives in voter education, the training and selection criteria for Returning Officers and
Polling Day Staff, and the identification of accessible venues for polling stations. Special voting procedures,
as well as protocols for the counting of votes and the timely announcement of results, were also reviewed.
Additionally, the Observer Team was apprised of the Commission’s positions regarding matters currently and
previously raised in the public domain. They reiterated their role was to observe and learn.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties reaffirmed their commitment to maintaining open lines of
communication and ongoing cooperation as the nation prepares for Election Day on Monday, April 28, 2025.
EBC Press Release – Commission meets CARICOM Election Observer Team