electoral boundaries

Prime Minister Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas informed the nation that the process which began in August 2006, now awaits the report of the Constituencies Boundaries Commission which began in August 2006.

“We are aware that the Constituency Boundaries Commission has been appointed by His Excellency the Governor General and that the Commission has been meeting,” said Dr. Douglas, who noted that during the consultations on Electoral Reform the people agreed that there was need for greater equity among the constituencies in St. Kitts and Nevis.

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Dr. Denzil Douglas
LABOUR

“We are aware that the Constituency Boundaries Commission has been appointed by His Excellency the Governor General and that the Commission has been meeting,” said Dr. Douglas, who noted that during the consultations on Electoral Reform the people agreed that there was need for greater equity among the constituencies in St. Kitts and Nevis.

He said he has been informed that the work of the Constituency Boundaries Commission is not completed.

“I am told that the iniquities in the boundaries need to be corrected. In St. Christopher 8 for example, we have 4,193 voters registered in February. In St. Christopher #7, we only have 2,291. There is a need to look at the situation in all of the other constituencies both in St. Kitts and in Nevis and corrections made before the election date is announced,” said Dr. Douglas.

“Like you, I am looking forward to the outcome of the deliberations of the Constituency Boundaries Commission for I am anxious to ring that red bell,” he said.

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Lindsay F.P. Grant
PAM

Mr. Grant blasted the Prime Minister’s last minute manoeuver to frustrate the will of the people by gerrymandering the constituency boundaries.

Mr. Grant said that his Party is confident that the People’s Action Movement will win the next General Elections regardless of whatever changes the Government is trying to implement but that the issue is not just about winning but also about decency, transparency, lawfulness and accountability in government. He described the Prime Minister’s plan as symptomatic of arrogance and contempt for the people of the country and disrespect for the office of the Prime Minister.

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Vance Amory
CCM

“One has to look at the size of the constituency and, in the case we are now looking at, you have to look at the number of persons registered and any imbalance which would have been created. It is clear that based on the number of registered voters on the list in Nevis Nine that there is some aberration which ought to be addressed.”

The former Premier said it is clear that the preponderance of registered voters in Nevis Nine, which consists of the parishes of St. Paul’s and St. John’s, has caused some concern and they have to find a way of dealing with it.

He also identified the St. George’s Parish as another area of concern which has historically been the largest in terms of population and registered voters. He said the number of persons now registered and are reregistering is very low. He revealed that at the end of April there were less than 1 200 persons on the register in what is Nevis Ten.

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POST YOUR COMMENTS
olgee (15-Sep-09 08:15 PM)

something have to be done with all these killings wha Douglas doing about tha not a thing get real PM

AF (08-Sep-09 02:22 PM)

Mr. Denzel Douglas is one of the best prime minister in the caribbean island,so dont be a fool people we all can't give up a man like that we will wait on you because we know you must win for you or the best.

TRUE PATRIOT (20-Aug-09 12:57 AM)

I am confused. Dr. Douglas is saying he is confident that his party will win the next elections changing of boundaries or no change and Mr. Grant is saying the same thing. So my question to Dr. Douglas since you are so confident why don't you forget all about the injunction and ring the bell? In my view it's not PAM who is holding up the elections. It is you Dr Douglas you have the power in your hands to ring the bell "so ring it man ring the bell". What are you afraid of?

Worried (13-Aug-09 03:55 PM)

Someone has to look into why St. Kitts officials are allowing the Freewinds to dock? Go to Sean Paton's Forum Antilles website and see why the Freewinds should not dock here.

E A wuk (04-Aug-09 12:00 PM)

You all said that Pam will win but wat are u crying for its working The pm ain afraid of one. licks licks you all done know him no.in they in they

E A WOK AND THE GREEDY A HURT (16-Jul-09 02:56 PM)

It's a pitty our people barely knows how to reason but instead only acts emotions. If any of the above persons who commented really use the sense God has given to them and think through what is been done,they would realise that the changes to the boundaries have made each constituancy more competitive and thus better for us as a people. We the people needs to think and not allow Lindsey Grant and Pam twist things, just because he feels that he stands to loose from the change as it stands today

dw (12-Jul-09 11:14 AM)

DW i think its too late 2 change the boundaries but cum wat may pam all the way

concerned citizen (08-Jul-09 02:11 PM)

It is clear that the late date of the proposed boundary changes is nonsense considering the convoluted process of confirmation that has just elapsed. It would have been sensible to conduct any discussion relating to population size of constituency prior to confirming the electorate.

Doubleshake (01-Jul-09 04:49 PM)

change the boundries..mr PM ..for "parliament must not be told a direct untruth, but it is quiet possible to allow them to mislead themselves" When the time comes...as it sure will you got to GO!

citizen (20-Jun-09 07:39 AM)

why change the boundries dougie if you won the past elections with such mandate. something smell and look fishy Mr. PM. if something is working in your favor why change? time for a change people fed up of you mr. PM IF pam did it in 1984 and we now it was wrong what would make it right now it is still wrong we the people are suffering for past and present prime ministers that should not be don't let us make the same mistake twice.

Cubby (12-Jun-09 06:46 PM)

Dougie is doing what Simmonds did in 1984.

concern (09-Jun-09 05:17 AM)

there is nothing wrong with changing the boundaries but this must a process of inclusion. all political parties should have been part of the process. it is in the best interest of all right thinking citizens to make sure that the process is done properly so that at the end of the day we all feel we made a difference and we can all see the merit in it.

T WARNER (07-Jun-09 04:17 PM)

BOUNDARIES CHANGE OR NOT PAM MUST WINN

JD (06-Jun-09 09:00 AM)

If the boundaries are imbalanced, of course they need to be changed. Otherwise #3 - with X amount of people - elect one representative while #5 - with 2X people - elect the same. With an imbalance, your vote is worth less in number 5 than number three! Some people are just trying to use anything around to criticise the pm!

SKN Citizen (06-Jun-09 08:32 AM)

Who made up this rule that a Commonwealth Citizen can stay here for 12 months and can vote. For a small island that is a dumb idea when these citizens from other countries can easily outnumber the Citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis especially in Nevis. Even if they don't outnumber they can be the difference between winning and loosing. Imagine someone from Dominica or Guyanna coming here for just over a year and want to vote just like people who live here for over 50 years! Alarming! Outrageous!

Thinking Cap (04-Jun-09 09:06 PM)

I do not think that the boundaries should be determined by the voters list but by the number of people residing in the area. If the voters list is to determine the boundaries it means that every year when people turn 18, die or migrate there will be a need to change the boundaries.This would be rediculous. Why not just have a renumeration of the constituenecies and let the numbers then decide the boundaries. God does not sleep and anything forced on a people to frustrate them will not last.

De Boundary Man (19-May-09 11:58 AM)

It is too late to change the boundaries at this time. This will only confuse the electorate and make the whole process seem fishy.

Sharp (19-May-09 11:13 AM)

Please do not chnage the boundaries. we want a free and fair elections.

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