ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

Bermuda:Polls says majority of Bermudians want UBP disbanded, CARICOM News Network (2011)

A recently conducted opinion poll has revealed that more than half of Bermudians are dissatisfied with the performance of the United Bermuda Party (UBP), which ran the country for 30 years, and want to see the party disbanded.

St. Kitts & Nevis:Federal leader pledges support for Nevis administration, Antigua Observer (2011)

Amidst allegations of vote rigging, lawsuits and allegations that several people had been removed from the voters list, Prime Minister of St. Kitts and Nevis Dr. Denzil Douglas has pledged his support to the sister isle’s new administration elected in the Nevis Island Administration elections held last week.

Grenada: Ruling party gears for general election, Antigua Observer (2011)

The ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has launched its re-election bid for the 2013 general election at the party's annual convention held last Sunday.

Guyana: Claims and Objections to reopen July 25, GECOM targets mid-November for election readiness, Demerara Waves (2011)

Following calls by the current administration to re-open the registration period, the Commissioners of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Monday voted 3-2 in favour of reopening the Claims and Objections period to allow several thousand persons to be registered in order to vote later this year.

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Zim warns violent poll may stunt growth, News24 (2012)

In this article, Zimbabwe's Finance Minister, Tendai Biti warns of election related.

Malaysia: Government, EC To Discuss Need For Constitution Amendment To Enable Students Abroad To Vote – Najib, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses statement by Malaysia Prime Minister on the possibility to amend the Federal Constitution to allow Malaysian students abroad to vote.

Malaysia: Existing Votings Method Still Relevant, Secure – EC, Bernama (2011).

This article discusses the statement by Malaysia Election Commission (EC) regarding the current voting method use which considered to be relevant, secure and transparent.

Zambia: Sata favoured to win, Center for Policy Dialogue Poll shows, Lusaka Times (2011)

The article reports on the poll released by Center for Policy Dialogue. It is reported that Patriotic Front president, Michael Sata is the most preferred candidate ahead of 2011 elections.

South Africa: IEC chair applauds parties for political tolerance, SABCNews (2011)

The article reports on the satisfaction by the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) on the conduct by political parties during the campaign process ahead of this years local governmnet elections. During the briefing of business leaders, in Johannesburg, the IEC Chairperson, Dr. Brigalia Bam said, "This is something we must celebrate which is a sign of growth for us as South Africa in which we are beginning to understand that all of us in the country have a right to our opinion."

South Africa: Cele to assure police readiness ahead of elections, SABCNews (2011)

The article reports on the readiness of the Police in South Africa ahead of 2011 local government elections. It is reported that the National Police Commissioner, General Bheki Cele,will highlight the police's readiness in Table View near Cape Town today.

South Africa: Cost of election cheaper: IEC, IOL (2011)

The Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) has reported a drop on the cost of elections of the years. When comparing the cost for elections for 1994 and 2011, The IEC deputy chief electoral officer, Norman du Plessis said, the cost of elections per vote in South Africa has dropped dramatically since 1994.

Venice Commission finalizing its conclusions on draft election law of Ukraine, The National Radio Company of Ukraine (2011)

The Venice Commission is preparing a final conclusion on the draft law on elections of deputies of Ukraine. The assessment of the document is not mandatory but of recommendational character.

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Antigua: ALP pressing ahead with legal challenge, Antigua Observer (2012)

Opposition Leader Lester Bird says his party will be mounting a legal challenge against the most recent amendments to the Representation of the People Act this week. The changes include the removal of the supervisor of elections as the chief executive officer of the Electoral Commission and increasing the number of commissioners by two.

Botswana: Saleshando to move motion of no confidence in Khama, Mmegi (2011)

The article reports reports on the plan by Gaborone central legislator, Dumelang Saleshando to to move a motion of no confidence against President Ian Khama at the next Parliament sitting. It is reported that some Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) MPs have also expressed concern over Ian Khama's presidency.

Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Satisfied With RG's Office, AllAfrica (2011)

The article reports on the satisfaction expressed by the ruling Zanu-PF delegation. It is reported the delegation visited national registration centre in Harare and were taken for a tour of the database centre.

Thailand: Thai army chief turns down coup rumors if opposition Pheu Thai wins, Xinhua News (2011)

This article discusses statement by Thai army chief that turned down rumors of a possible coup. He also stated that the army’s duty is to protect national sovereignty.

Thailand: Parties' last ditch efforts in Thai poll campaign, Asia News Networks (2011)

This article discusses the efforts from Democrat party and Pheu Thai in the end of their election campaign