The election bell was rung earlier this week and has prompted people to renew their national identification (ID) cards to ensure they have their say in the country's leadership come April 28.

One such person was Merle Maharaj, 63. She went to the Elections and Boundaries Commission's (EBC) Princes Town branch to renew her ID card before the election.

"It ain't expired yet. It expiring on the 31st...but I come before to make sure I have it in an order."