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EBC chair: all set

EBC chair: all set

January 4, 2022
3:11 pm

Chairman of the Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Leslie Haynes, says that preparations are coming along smoothly for this month’s general elections.

He tells Starcom Network News, the Commission is ready and is in the process of preparing for the special polling day, which will take place on January 12th for key personnel.

He adds that with today being the last day for voter registration the commission is working to have the final list completed.

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