51 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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51 h. ago Electoral system below par for the delivery of free, fair and transparent elections

Dear Editor, Now that elections 2025 have gotten to the point of the declaration of the results, it behooves me as a commissioner, in the execution of my responsibility, to put on record, and in the public domain, my disposition to the declarations. My disposition is one of abstention without any reference, or deference to […] The post Electoral system below par for the delivery of free, fair and transparent elections appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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4 d. ago Let this post elections phase be a time for renewal and recommitting to the democratic process

Dear Editor, In democracies, elections serve as both closure and renewal. They close the chapter of campaign season, months of debates, promises, and mobilization and open the door to a new mandate. The article Let this post elections phase be a time for renewal and recommitting to the democratic process appeared first on Stabroek 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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4 d. ago Shenanigans shouldn’t delay inevitable in Guyana Elections 2025

Dear Editor, Engagements with the public in Guyana found queries about the reason behind a recount. What is the rationale behind the recount? Would it change the numbers? This missive is written before the start of the recount. Numbers may change slightly because of human errors, but seat calculation is hardly likely to change. The […] The post Shenanigans shouldn’t delay inevitable in Guyana Elections 2025 appeared first on Kaieteur 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 Over 250,000 electors in key APNU, PPP strongholds did not vote

– Region Three 45,000 – Region Four 141,000 – Region Six 49,000 – Region Ten 17,000 Kaieteur News – For the 2025 General and Regional Elections, over 250,000 electors in key districts controlled by the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) did not turn out to vote at Monday’s polls. […] The post Over 250,000 electors in key APNU, PPP strongholds did not vote appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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5 d. ago Norton claims electoral irregularities for defeat in strongholds

Kaieteur News – Presidential candidate for the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Aubrey Norton is contending that it is highly “implausible” that his party would have such a drastic reduction in votes for Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica) and Region Ten (Upper Demerara/ Upper Berbice) at the 2025 General and Regional Elections. All of the Statements […] The post Norton claims electoral irregularities for defeat in strongholds appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 d. ago OAS observer team hosts meeting with other overseas missions

The Electoral Observation Mission of the Organisation of American States (OAS) in Guyana led by former Prime Minister of Jamaica Bruce Golding yesterday hosted the international observation missions of CARICOM, the European Union, the Carter Center and the Commonwealth along with partners from the United Nations to a post-election day meeting to exchange the initial findings of the missions. The article OAS observer team hosts meeting with other overseas missions 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 TTCB & JCA cricket did not get involved in the Trinidad & Jamaica election – why has the GCB in Guyana?

Kaieteur Sports – In cricket playing territories that constitute the West Indies cricket, Guyana is not the only Caribbean country having elections in September and so far in 2025. Two days after Guyanese go to the polls, Jamaica votes on September 3rd. Earlier this year on April 28th, Trinidad & Tobago held its election. St. […] The post TTCB & JCA cricket did not get involved in the Trinidad & Jamaica election – why has the GCB in Guyana? appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago Prison Service seeking ex officers to patrol outside prisons during election period

Kaieteur News – In order to keep the peace and assist with security on election day and beyond, the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) has issued a notice seeking to employ ex prison officers and those who would have resigned in good standing to work outside the perimeter of the prison locations to conduct security checks. […] The post Prison Service seeking ex officers to patrol outside prisons during election period appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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8 d. ago GECOM must post SOPs as soon as submitted from polling places 

Dear Editor, Congratulations to GECOM for accepting late submission of the WIN’s list of polling agents. It is important that GECOM is seen as flexible and considering the greater interest of the nation that all competing parties have polling agents to witness the voting. This helps with the overall credibility of the elections.   The Opposition […] The post GECOM must post SOPs as soon as submitted from polling places  appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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9 d. ago PSC expresses confidence in GECOM to conduct free and fair elections

Kaieteur News – The Private Sector Commission (PSC) on Saturday expressed confidence in the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to host free and fair elections. In a statement to the media, the PSC said that as an accredited observer, “We reiterate our confidence in the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and its ability to conduct these elections […] The post PSC expresses confidence in GECOM to conduct free and fair elections appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Amanza fails to stop elections and get on ballots of Regions 7

─ to file appeal Kaieteur News – Forward Guyana Movement party has vowed to immediately file an appeal to the decision of Chief Justice (Ag) Navindra Singh moments after he dismissed its case challenging the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) for excluding the party from national ballots in three regions. A Fixed Date Application was filed […] The post Amanza fails to stop elections and get on ballots of Regions 7-9 appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago WIN will not accept election results if polling agents not approved

…GECOM says party missed deadline to submit; matter to be considered by Commission Kaieteur News – The We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party on Friday accused the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) of not approving its polling agents for 10 districts and noted that if its agents are not approved, then the party will not accept […] The post WIN will not accept election results if polling agents not approved appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Elections without census results could prove problematic – Hughes warns

Kaieteur News – Alliance for Change (AFC) leader, Nigel Hughes said Friday that the absence of the results of Guyana’s 2022 National Population and Housing Census could prove problematic as the country goes to the polls. Hughes said the situation will be an issue for the country after the conclusion of the elections “because if […] The post Elections without census results could prove problematic – Hughes warns appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Jason Carter to lead Carter Center’s elections mission in Guyana

Kaieteur News – Jason Carter, chairperson of the Carter Center’s Board of Trustees and grandson of the former United States President Jimmy Carter has arrived in Guyana and will lead the Carter Center’s election observation mission for the country’s upcoming general and regional elections. According to a press release issued on Thursday, the Center’s election […] The post Jason Carter to lead Carter Center’s elections mission in Guyana appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Court to rule on Friday in Amanza party’s fight for place on ballot

Kaieteur News – In his final submission before the High Court in the matter which challenges the Guyana Elections Commission over its decision to exclude the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM) from the election ballot in three, attorney for the applicant, Dr Vivian Richards maintained that the application of the electoral laws is not in conformity […] The post Court to rule on Friday in Amanza party’s fight for place on ballot appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago Respect Freedom of Association Ahead of General and Regional Elections

Dear Editor, As Guyana prepares for the 2025 General and Regional Elections, the Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) is reminding all citizens and supporters of political parties that every individual has the inalienable right to freely support the political party of their choice, without intimidation, fear, or harassment. The ERC emphasizes that the Constitution of the […] The post Respect Freedom of Association Ahead of General and Regional Elections appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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