TWO toshaos retained their positions and seven new toshaos were elected when Village Councils in Region Two held their elections recently.

In the village of Akawini, David Wilson secured 190 votes to secure another term in office. Rudolph Wilson secured 90 votes, while James Charles got only 15 votes.
Over in Wakapoa, Howard Corneilius raked in 190 votes, successfully replacing Errol Williams who received 165 votes.

In St. Monica/Karawab, Thomas Charles secured 137 votes to replace James Miguel. Miguel did not contest in the recent elections, however, Thomas Charles did, but he managed to rake in only 38 votes.

Sherman Ltye will now become the new toshao of Kabakaburi after securing 93 votes. He replaces Cleveland Simon, who this time around did not contest in the elections. The other candidates Orin Thomas, Adam Calistro and Nureen Thomas did not secure more than 43 votes.

Over at St. Deny’s Tapakuma, Aubrey Fredricks won the elections with 95 votes to become the toshao. Notably, Winsley Pearson and Carmelita Singh secured 17 and 24 votes respectively. Fredricks is replacing James Schadde.
At Mainstay/Whyaka, it was a stiff competition between Yvonne Pearson and Milton Fredericks, but Fredericks emerged on top with 158 votes to replace Joel Fredericks. Pearson raked in 139 votes.

The village of Capoey will now be headed by Ralph Hendricks, who secured 113 votes in the recent elections to defeat Melrose Henry who secured 89 votes.
Bethany’s new toshao is Philbert Gudge, who secured 47 votes over Banes Thomas (36 votes) and Harold Marslowe (34 votes).
Gudge will replace Marslowe.

At Mashabo, Sylvin Raphael will return for another term after securing 51 votes. He defeated Henry Hendricks with 25 votes, Ulric Williams with 26 votes and Gidel Abrams who got 33 votes.

The Regional Democratic Council of Region Two in a statement extended congratulations and best wishes to the elected toshaos and their councils, as they chart a course of efficient management and development of their respective communities.