Islanders urged to register for general election

Most people have registered online, says the States of Guernsey

Islanders are being encouraged to register to vote in June's general election, with just two weeks remaining until the electoral roll closes.

According to the States of Guernsey, 24,554 people have registered, with most registering online.

Reminder cards have been delivered to addresses where no resident is registered.

Colette Falla, registrar general of electors, said the States had "tried to make the process as quick and easy as possible", with the registration form and eligibility details available online.

Ms Falla said: "With two weeks to go before the roll closes at midnight on 30 April, we're seeing an increase in daily registrations and hope to see a big final push.

"We have tried to make the process as quick and easy as possible for people, taking just a couple of minutes if you register online, and have put the information out there far and wide so all eligible islanders are aware.

"It's important again to remind people that this is a new electoral roll so even if you've registered on the roll previously for other elections you must register again if you want to vote in the upcoming general election.

"While we'd encourage people to register online for speed and ease, paper forms are available if that is the preferred option."

Guernsey's general election is on Wednesday 18 June.