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Election advance polling today and tomorrow

Advanced polls for travellers takes place today and tomorrow at the Seventh Day Adventist Church Hall on King Street.Voters are reminded to bring Advanced Poll Certificates as well as valid photo identification showing their name and date of birth.Proof of intended absence from the island may be in the form of an airline ticket or a letter from a local travel agent certifying travel plans have been confirmed.For e-tickets a purchase confirmation will also be acceptable.Advanced polling for incapacitated voters who are unable to to travel to the polls on polling day to participate.According to Parliamentary Registrar Randy Scott, advanced polling for institutions will take place on Thursday, December 13 beginning at 10am.A Returning Officer, Presiding Officer and Election Agents will visit rest homes, nursing homes and hospitals to allow patients and residents eligible and capable of voting to cast their ballots.Mr Scott also advised that employers are required by law to allow employees sufficient time off to vote, including the advanced polls.For more information contact the Parliamentary Registry Office at 297-7738 or 293-8683 or visit www.elections.gov.bm.