Basseterre, St. Kitts, May 18, 2020 — It appears the authorities in the Timothy Harris-led Team Unity Government have manipulated the selection of individuals identified to perform the important role of Returning Officers and Presiding Officers for the June 5, 2020 General Elections.
In a message informing persons that they were not accepted, Supervisor of Elections Elvin Bailey said he is embarrassed their names were not accepted. “I prayed for a sugar coated way to break this to you all, but there is none. I must tell all of you that none of you (except Nevis) were accepted as officers. A brand new set were,” Mr. Bailey said in a WhatsApp message.
“I must thank you for offering to work with me, and to apologise for the embarrassment of the rejection. I too am embarrassed at the lack of confidence shown in me and my judgment. I will do the election and I will do my best and then consider my options,” said Bailey.