Former Jamaica PM Bruce Golding, to head OAS mission to observe St. Kitts & Nevis polls

The Organization of American States (OAS) says that following an invitation from the Government of St. Kitts & Nevis, it will deploy an Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) to observe the general elections in the twin-island federation, scheduled for Friday.

The OAS said the mission, which began its initial deployment on Saturday and is headed by former Prime Minister of Jamaica Bruce Golding, comprises 11 experts and observers from 9 different countries of the region.

The OAS said the team “will work in-person and remotely to observe areas such as electoral organization and technology, electoral justice, political finance and the political participation of women.”

The chief of mission will arrive on Tuesday in St. Kitts & Nevis, and will meet with government officials, electoral authorities, political leaders, candidates, representatives of civil society and other relevant stakeholders, the OAS said.

It is the fourth time that the OAS is deploying an EOM in the twin-island nation.

Following the elections, the OAS said the mission will present a preliminary report with its observations, along with “recommendations that will seek to support the continued strengthening of the electoral process in the country.”

The OAS said this mission is possible due to the financial contributions of the United States, Italy, and the Netherlands -(CMC).