ACE Electoral News

ACE Electoral News

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Guyana:Elections still some time away as voters list not updated – Corbin, Stabroek News (2011)

At least one political party in Guyana is holding off on its election campaign until an official election date has been announced. Commenting on the perceived lethargy of his party, Leader of the main opposition People's National Congress/Reform (PNCR), Robert Corbin, says his party still has some time to prepare for elections as the voters' list has not yet been updated and an election date is yet to be announced.

Guyana:USAID awards two grants for enhancing the elections process, Guyana Observer (2011)

Guyana has welcomed a financial boost to its electoral process in the form of two grants received from the United States Agency for International Development / Guyana through its Governance Enhancement Project (GEP). The grants were awarded to the Guyana Council of Organizations for Persons with Disabilities and to Merundoi Incorporated. Both grants total approximately US$35,000.

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Jamaica:Politicians face major battle to repair public image ahead of next general elections, Jamaica Observer (2011)

A recent study indicates there has been a decline in Jamaicans level of trust in politicians following the recent Dudus/Manatt Inquiry.

Bermuda:OBA calls for fixed term elections, The Royal Gazette (2011)

The Chairman of Bermuda's recently formed political party One Bermuda Alliance is calling for fixed term elections as speculation grows over when the next election will be called. The OBA has pledged to introduce fixed term elections as part of a proposal to improve democracy.

Georgia: Local Election Guide, Civil.ge (2010)

The article presents facts and figures about upcoming May 30 local elections in Georgia. Voters will elect 64 municipal councils, and capital city Tbilisi will first time directly elect its mayor.

Election Observation Mission to the Municipal Elections in Georgia, Interim Report No. 2, OSCE/ODIHR (2010)

This document is the 2nd interim report of OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission, ahead May 30 municipal elections. The assessment period is May 4-15, 2010.

Kyrgyzstan: Needs Assessment Mission Report Ahead of Constitutional Referendum, OSCE/ODIHR (2010)

On June 27, 2010, a constitutional referendum is planned to be held in Kyrgyzstan. OSCE/ODIHR has deployed a need assessment mission to Bishkek on 6-8 May, 2010. The purpose of the mission was to assess the environment, conditions and level of preparation for the referendum, and to advise on modalities for a possible observation activity. The NAM held meetings in Bishkek with representatives of the provisional government, election administration, political parties, media, civil society and international community.

Canada presses for Haitian elections, CBC News (2010)

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister, Lawrence Cannon, is pressuring President René Préval to hold elections by the end of the year. Préval's terms will end in February 2011, but the President already announced his plans to stay in office 3 months longer.

Trinidad and Tobago: Election observers to watch marginal seats, The Trinidad Guardian (2010)

Caricom sent an Observer Mission in Trinidad and Tobago. The mission already met with the Elections and Boundaries Commission in the country to discuss election-related violence and bribery before the upcoming general election.

Malaysia: Zaid Petitions To Nullify Hulu Selangor Election Result, Bernama (2010).

This article discusses the filing of election petition to declare the result of the Hulu Selangor parliamentary by-election null and void.

Indonesia: S. Tangerang to start selection for KPUD, The Jakarta Post (2010).

This article discusses South Tangerang municipality’s selection process for five members of the local Elections Commission (KPUD).

Indonesia: Keep Politicians Off KPU for Fair Polls, Activists Say, The Jakarta Globe (2010).

This article discusses the proposal pushed by House of Representatives' working committee for political party members to serve on the General Elections Commission which are rejected by Civil Society Alliance.

Philippines: Comelec to proclaim 10 winning party-list groups Friday, GMA News (2010).

This article discusses the proclamation of at least 10 of the winning party-list organizations that will be conducted by Commission on Elections (Comelec).

Philippines: SC asked to compel Comelec to choose new precincts for audit, GMA News (2010).

This article discusses political group which asked Supreme Court to compel Commission on Elections (Comelec) to select new precincts for Random Manual Audit (RMA).

Philippines: House vows quick canvass, The Philippine Star (2010).

This article discusses the target date of June 4 set by House of Representatives to proclaim the winning president and vice president as the the canvassing process continue.

Philippines: Congressional tightrope, Asia News Network (2010).

This article discusses the procedure of vote counting and proclamation for President and Vice-President elections in the Philippines.

Trinidad and Tobago: Turnout is heavy in national voting, Miami Herald (2010)

On Monday, May 24, a general election was held in Trinidad and Tobago. Voters will decide whether sustain the ruling party, in power today, or the opposition. For the first time in the country's history the opposition party is led by a woman. Vote count began.

OAS begins deployment of electoral mission in Suriname, Caribbean Net News (2010)

The Organization of American States deployed an observation mission for the upcoming general elections.The chief of the mission, Irene Klinger, already held meetings with the authorities. This is the fifth AOS mission in Suriname.