EBC to investigate 27 names — Inquiry begins today

THE Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) will today begin an official inquiry into the improper inclusion of 27 names on the Preliminary List of electors for the July 14, 2003 Local Government Elections.

The Commission yesterday said contrary to information at an EBC press conference last Wednesday, the Commission discovered two persons made objections concerning 30 names which appear on the preliminary list. The objection was made at the San Fernando/Debe/Penal office. Chief Elections Officer, Howard Cayenne explained that the objections were lodged since May before the period of electoral registration began on June 3. He said the EBC looked into the matter, since objections can be made any time before the published deadline, which was June 9. However he said only three names were found to be properly included on the list. As a result the Commission said an official inquiry will be undertaken today, as required by law, concerning the remaining 27 names. The Commission said the objectors have been summoned to the inquiry.