1 hour ago Questions are being raised about the quality of life in our country

Dear Editor, In in regard to my public communications with citizens living in Guyana and the diaspora following the September 1, 2025 elections, important questions are being raised about the quality of life in our country. The article Questions are being raised about the quality of life in our country appeared first on Stabroek News.

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25 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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49 h. ago OAS election monitors call for campaign finance reform, confirmation of chancellor, CJ

The Preliminary Report of the OAS Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) for Monday’s elections has repeated recommendations from 2020 on  the need for campaign finance reform legislation and confirmed appointments to the  posts of Chancellor of the Judiciary ad Chief Justice. The article OAS election monitors call for campaign finance reform, confirmation of chancellor, CJ appeared first on Stabroek 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 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 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 Uneven playing field favoured incumbent PPP/C – EU Election Observation Mission

The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU-EOM) yesterday reported that from preliminary observation, Guyana’s 2025 General and Regional Elections were competitive and peaceful but overshadowed by the electorate’s fragile trust in the electoral system, while highlighting the existence of an unfair playing field in favour of the ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C). The article Uneven playing field favoured incumbent PPP/C – EU Election Observation Mission 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 EU EOM says election competitive, peaceful but advantage of incumbency caused uneven playing field

The European Union Election Observation Mission today said that Monday’s general election was peaceful and competitive but that the undue advantage of incumbency created an uneven playing field. The article EU EOM says election competitive, peaceful but advantage of incumbency caused uneven playing field appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago CARICOM observers praise peaceful elections, note areas for reform

The CARICOM Election Observation Mission (CEOM) yesterday released its preliminary findings on Guyana’s September 1 general and regional elections, describing the polls as calm, orderly, and transparent while also highlighting areas where improvements are needed. The article CARICOM observers praise peaceful elections, note areas for reform appeared first on Stabroek 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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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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2 w. ago 50 percent cut in electricity tariffs will come in next term – Jagdeo tells Enmore

At a public meeting in Enmore, East Coast Demerara, last evening General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Bharrat Jagdeo promised that electricity costs would be reduced by 50 percent if the party wins the September 1st elections. The article 50 percent cut in electricity tariffs will come in next term – Jagdeo tells Enmore appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago GECOM says all elections material from accident site safely retrieved

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) yesterday said that all elections materials were safely retrieved from three buses which were involved in an accident on Friday night at La Bonne Intention (LBI), East Coast Demerara. The article GECOM says all elections material from accident site safely retrieved appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago There are clear differences between what GECOM says and what the written law requires

Dear Editor, In another letter, some issues were addressed that arose from the recent Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) press conference on 18 August 2025. The article There are clear differences between what GECOM says and what the written law requires appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 w. ago Guyana Elections 2025: How to check for your polling station

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has announced the launch of a new, user-friendly online search tool designed to help voters easily locate their assigned polling stations. The article Guyana Elections 2025: How to check for your polling station appeared first on Stabroek News.

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3 w. ago Linden Electricity Company rejects claims over recent power outage

The management of the Linden Electricity Company Inc (LECI) in Region Ten, is seeking to dispel rumours that the company may have been in some way responsible for a recent power outage, and to  emphasise that such actions are not representative of the company’s values and commitment to professional service delivery.     The article Linden Electricity Company rejects claims over recent power outage appeared first on Stabroek News.

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