36 h. ago The process leading to every election must be beyond reproach

Dear Editor, The 2025 Elections may be over for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), but the process that led to the declaration, questioned by some and accepted by others, must not be considered finished business for any citizen who values the right to vote, a right for which generations of workers have shed blood. The article The process leading to every election must be beyond reproach appeared first on Stabroek News.

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36 h. ago AFC congratulates Ali, urges that observers’ counsel be heeded

Extending congratulations to President Irfaan Ali on his reelection, the Alliance for Change (AFC) expressed the hope that the recommendations of the observer missions will be taken into account by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and the new administration. The article AFC congratulates Ali, urges that observers’ counsel be heeded appeared first on Stabroek News.

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60 h. ago Ali declared as President after GECOM certifies election results

-PPP/C win 36 seats, WIN 16, APNU 12, FGM 1 The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) last night declared Irfaan Ali as President of Guyana and confirmed the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) as the winner of the September 1 general and regional elections. The article Ali declared as President after GECOM certifies election results appeared first on Stabroek News.

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62 h. ago Bar Association commends GECOM for efficient conduct of elections

Kaieteur News – The Bar Association of Guyana on Saturday commended the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) for the manner in which the tabulation and recount exercises were conducted. In a statement to the media, the Bar Association said that through its election observation, it was able to monitor the electoral process as well as the […] The post Bar Association commends GECOM for efficient conduct of elections appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago Norton calls on GECOM for forensic audit or rerun of elections

-chair points to petition process A Partnership For National Unity (APNU) Presidential Candidate Aubrey Norton yesterday expressed dissatisfaction with the conduct of the 2025 General Elections and is calling for a forensic audit of the results or a complete redo however the GECOM Chair has underlined that those matters would have to be addressed by way of a petition to the High Court. The article Norton calls on GECOM for forensic audit or rerun of elections appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 d. ago ‘Go to court, not GECOM’ – Chair rejects Norton’s call to quash elections

Kaieteur News – Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), ret’d Justice Claudette Singh on Friday rejected A Partnership for National Unity’s (APNU) request for a forensic audit and to quash the 2025 electoral process. The party’s presidential candidate Aubrey Norton made the request in a letter written to Justice Singh, dated September 4, 2025. […] The post ‘Go to court, not GECOM’ – Chair rejects Norton’s call to quash elections appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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3 d. ago GECOM completes recount of ballots in Districts 4,5; to make formal declaration

…Opposition no-show at late-night meeting called by Chair Kaieteur News – The recount of ballots for Region 4 District 4 (East Coast Demerara) and Region 5 (Demerara-Mahaica) has officially concluded at the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) headquarters. The recount, which began on Thursday at 08:00hrs and ended on Friday around 20:30hrs, covered 391 ballot boxes […] The post GECOM completes recount of ballots in Districts 4,5; to make formal declaration appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago EU Election Observation Mission praises GECOM polling day execution

-but says electoral body distrusted by electorate The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) staff did well in executing their polling day duties, the European Union Election Observation Mission (EU-EOM) stated on Wednesday but added that it found that the electoral body’s structure is distrusted by the electorate and remains paralyzed by partisan division. The article EU Election Observation Mission praises GECOM polling day execution appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 d. ago Ballot boxes from Regions 4, 8 allegedly arrived at GECOM without seals – WIN officials  

Police, Commission warn against unauthorised filming of recent process   Kaieteur News – Officials of the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party have uncovered ballot boxes without seals and have alleged tampering of the election materials. But the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has pushed back against the claims, saying the current recount exercise is being done […] The post Ballot boxes from Regions 4, 8 allegedly arrived at GECOM without seals – WIN officials   appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago PSC supports GECOM’s decision to hold recount, commends peaceful conduct of national elections

Kaieteur News – While commending the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) for a smooth management the General and Regional Election, Private Sector Commission (PSC) has supported the ongoing recount of ballots for Regions 4 and 5. During a post-election press conference on Thursday, Chairman of the PSC Captain Gerald Gouveia jnr., commended GECOM for the efficiency, […] The post PSC supports GECOM’s decision to hold recount, commends peaceful conduct of national elections appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago GECOM and the relevant ministries must clarify these questions on overseas persons who voted in Elections 2025

Dear Editor, The revelation that an undisclosed number of Indian and Bangladeshi contract workers voted in Guyana’s 2025 elections raises a number of questions. The article GECOM and the relevant ministries must clarify these questions on overseas persons who voted in Elections 2025 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago The media landscape has transformed to hold government accountable easier

Dear Editor,  As we await the official declaration of the 1st September 2025 Elections by GECOM I wonder what role social media played in educating voters. The article The media landscape has transformed to hold government accountable easier appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago GECOM apologises for failure to cater for persons with disabilities at polling stations

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has apologised to persons with disabilities for failing to provide accessibility to polling places on Elections Day, even as foreign observer missions highlighted that this problem has been reoccurring for years and is still to be addressed. The article GECOM apologises for failure to cater for persons with disabilities at polling stations appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago GECOM approves APNU request for recount in part of District 4

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) yesterday approved a request from APNU for a recount in part of District Four but declined another from We Invest in Nationhood (WIN). The article GECOM approves APNU request for recount in part of District 4 appeared first on Stabroek News.

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5 d. ago Biometrics should be implemented early for next elections – Commonwealth Observer Mission recommends

Kaieteur News – The Commonwealth observer mission of the 2025 General and Regional Elections said has recommended that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) adopt biometric technology early for the next election cycle. At a press conference held on Wednesday at the Aiden by Best Western Hotel, the mission presented its interim report on the observations […] The post Biometrics should be implemented early for next elections – Commonwealth Observer Mission recommends appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Carter Center calls for constitutional and campaign finance reforms to ensure electoral fairness

Kaieteur News – The Carter Center Observer Mission on Wednesday released its preliminary findings on Guyana’s General and Regional Elections, urging the incoming government to implement reforms aimed at fostering a more equitable electoral process and restoring public confidence in Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and the country’s democracy. Among the Center’s key recommendations are: constitutional […] The post Carter Center calls for constitutional and campaign finance reforms to ensure electoral fairness appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago ERC says electoral process free and fair, urges that results be made public swiftly

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) last night said that having deployed approximately 200 observers across the country, and based on preliminary observation reports, the General and Regional Elections 2025 were conducted professionally and transparently by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). The article ERC says electoral process free and fair, urges that results be made public swiftly appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago Polling station changed from Hibiscus Drive to Caricom General Insurance Company – GECOM

Just hours before the opening of polls for the General and Regional Election, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) was forced to make a last-minute change to a polling station venue after the owner of a private residence withdrew his permission for its use. The article Polling station changed from Hibiscus Drive to Caricom General Insurance Company – GECOM appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 d. ago GECOM Chair assures: All systems ready for free, fair elections

Kaieteur News – Amid concerns by some political parties and citizens that the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is unprepared to conduct today’s polls, chairman of the electoral body, Justice Retired Claudette Singh has assured that all systems are in place for an efficient and transparent elections. Justice Singh made the comments in a statement issued […] The post GECOM Chair assures: All systems ready for free, fair elections appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago Polling station relocated from Hibiscus Drive, Peters Hall to CARICOM General Insurance

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Sunday evening announced the relocation of a polling station from Hibiscus Drive, Peters Hall, East Bank Demerara, to the CARICOM General Insurance Company, situated a short distance away. Electors originally listed to vote at Hibiscus Drive are now asked to take note of the new venue. […] The post Polling station relocated from Hibiscus Drive, Peters Hall to CARICOM General Insurance appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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