ELECTION DAY IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

Polling stations in Trinidad and Tobago has opened for voting in a general election.

The polls are set to close at 6 pm.

On Sunday, the Elections and Boundaries Commission, EBC said all systems were go for the general election.

The Trinidad and Tobago Guardian is reporting that the EBC has collaborated with the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service to ensure that robust security arrangements have been instituted to safeguard voters, election personnel and the integrity of the electoral process.

There are 2,316 polling stations across the twin island republic to be presided over by about 13,000 election officials and polling day staff.

One million one hundred and fifty-four thousand seven hundred and eight citizens are eligible to vote in the election.

Special voting for 16,748 people concluded on Sunday.

Political commentators say the race is too close to call, following large weekend rallies by the two main political parties; the governing People’s National Movement and main opposition United National Congress.