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.
– Elections and Boundaries Commission