Over 60,000 registered to vote in upcoming Grenada elections

Grenadians will head to the polls on February 19th to elect a new government. The main contenders are the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Opposition New National Party (NNP).

ST GEORGE’S, Grenada, Thursday January 24, 2013 - More than 60,000 Grenadians have registered to vote in next month’s general election.

According to Supervisor of Elections, Judy Benoit the list which was updated and published on Monday has 62,152 names

She reminded voters to carefully examine the list and alert the Parliamentary Elections Office if irregularities are spotted as no changes will be made after January 29.

Grenadians will head to the polls on February 19th to elect a new government. The main contenders are the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the Opposition New National Party (NNP).

Nomination day will be on January 31.

The NDC will be seeking a second term while the NNP which was voted out of office in 2008, hopes to retake the reins of Government.

A delegation from the Organization of American States (OAS) will be observing the election. (CMC) Click here to receive free news bulletins via email from Caribbean360. (View sample)