Voters in St. James North who are blind or otherwise physically incapacitated or who declare they are illiterate, or who are mentally challenged, are advised that they may request assistance from the Presiding Officer at the polling station on polling day, Wednesday, May 21.

The blind or physically incapacitated voter must make an oral declaration at the door of the polling station and a written declaration on a special form. The Presiding Officer must record the particulars of such voters.

The Electoral and Boundaries Commission has further advised blind and other physically incapacitated voters that they can also choose to be assisted by a companion at the polling station. 

Companions, who must be 18 years or older, can assist no more than two persons in the constituency. The Presiding Officer must record the particulars of the companions. (PR/GIS)

The public is advised that on Wednesday, May 21, the day of the by-election in St. James North, it is an offence to sell, offer, expose for sale or give away any intoxicating liquor at any premises in that constituency to which a licence has been issued under the Liquor License Act Cap 182.

In addition, persons are reminded that it is an offence to supply intoxicating liquor to any person on the premises of a club at any time between the opening and closing of the poll.             

For more information on the Election Day Regulations, persons should call the Electoral and Boundaries Commission at 535-4800. (PR/GIS)