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Prime Minister Mottley Congratulates President-Elect Trump

Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley, SC, MP, has extended congratulation to President-elect of the United States, Donald J. Trump, on his resounding victory at the polls yesterday.

In a public statement on the behalf of the Government and People of Barbados, the Prime Minister noted Barbados’ historically close relationship with the United States, and pledge that Barbados would continue to engage with the new administration in Washington to build on this mutually beneficial partnership.

“The United States continues to be one of our closest allies,” Mottley said. “Barbados stands ready to work with you to build an even stronger relationship and stronger region in this new chapter.

“The Government and people of Barbados wish your administration and country every success over the next four years and looks forward to working with you to preserve the peace and stability of the Caribbean region, while building a world that is characterised by fairness, equity and meaningful opportunities for the advancement of people everywhere.” (PR/GIS)

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SPECIAL POLLING DAY NOTICE

Government

Offence To Sell Liquor In St. James North On By-Election Day

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)

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Employees Must Be Allowed Reasonable Period For Voting

Employers are reminded that on polling day for the by-election in St. James North on Wednesday, May 21, they must allow each elector in their employ who resides in that constituency a reasonable period of not less than one hour for voting.

Employers must not make any deductions from wages, salaries or any other remuneration, or impose upon the elector any penalty due to their absence for the period of voting.

According to the Election Offences and Controversies Act, any employer who directly or indirectly refuses, or by intimidation, undue influence, or in any other way interferes with an elector’s right to vote, is liable on summary conviction to a fine of $500 or to imprisonment for six months.

For more information on Election Offences, members of the public should call the Electoral and Boundaries Commission at 535-4800.