The General Election in St.Kitts and Nevis
The Report of the Commonwealth Observer Group
Published in July 1995
Book
Paperback/Softback
76 pages
978-0-85092-466-4 (ISBN)
Description
These Election Reports are the observations, conclusions and recommendations of Commonwealth Observer Groups. The Secretary-General constitutes these observer missions at the request of governments and with the agreement of all significant political parties. At the end of a mission, a report is submitted to the Secretary-General, who makes it available to the government of the country in question, the political parties concerned and to all Commonwealth governments. The report eventually becomes a public document.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Illustrations
Illustrations, port.
Dimensions
Height: 280 mm
Width: 200 mm
ISBN-13
978-0-85092-466-4 (9780850924664)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Andrew Nickson is Reader in Public Management and Latin American Development, International Development Department, University of Birmingham, UK
Content
Map of St Kitts and Nevis Letter of Transmittal Introduction The Observer Group and its Terms of Reference Method of Work 1. The Political Background Pre-Independence Status The Autonomy of Nevis Post-Independence Political Developments The 1993 General Election People's Action Movement/ Nevis Reformation Party Coalition Government Heightened Political Tensions 1993-95 Escalation of Crime - A Political Issue The Role of Civil Society Forum for National Unity Code of Conduct The 1995 Election Background to the Political Parties 2. The Electoral Framework and Preparations for the Election Constitutional background The Legislative and Administrative Framework The Constituency Boundaries Commission The Electoral Commission and Supervisor of Elections The Electoral Office Registration of Voters Preparations for the Election 3. The Campaign and the News Media Committee to Promote Compliance with the Code of Conduct Returning Voters The Role of the News Media Access to the Media by Political Parties The Electronic Media The Print Media The Role of the Media in the Electoral Process 4. The Poll and the Count General Observation on Electoral System Pre-Election Distribution of Polling Material Eve-of-Election Rallies Events on the Day of the Poll Performance of Electoral Officials Polling Agents Voting Procedures The Closure of the Poll and the Count The Voters Suggestions 5. Summary of Conclusions Acknowledgements ANNEXES I: Composition of the Commonwealth Observer Group II: Press Release of 22 June 1995 III: Arrival Statement of 27 June 1995 IV: Schedule of Engagements V: Deployment of Commonwealth Observers VI: Eve-of-Poll Statement of 29 June 1995 VII: Interim Statement of 3 July 1995 VIII: Joint Statement resulting from the Forum for National Unity IX: Code of Conduct for the Political Process X: Letter to Chairman of the Electoral Commission - 29 June 1995 XI: Correspondence from Chairman of the Electoral Commission XII: Observation Notes for Poll and Count and Check List for Polling Station Visits XIII: Minutes of the Third Meeting of the Committee to Promote Compliance with the Code of Conduct XIV: Order of Service for National Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace and Reconciliation XV: Sample Ballot Paper XVI: Data on Votes Cast XVII: Press Release from Chamber of Industry and Commerce of 5 July 1995