3 d. ago High presence of party agents at polling stations showed commitment to monitoring –Carter Center

The presence of political party agents at polling stations was a defining feature of the General and Regional Elections on September 1, 2025. The article High presence of party agents at polling stations showed commitment to monitoring –Carter Center 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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6 d. ago Polling station results underline shift in political landscape

A review of Statements of Poll (SOPs) from dozens of polling stations across the country has revealed significant developments for the country’s major political parties – the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) and the People’s National Congress (PNC) – along with the budding political force – We Invest in Nationhood (WIN). The article Polling station results underline shift in political landscape appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Collation by Stabroek News of results from 306 polling stations

A collation of Statements of Poll from 306 boxes in Districts 3, 4, 6, 7, 9 and 10 showed a total of 48,505 votes cast. The article Collation by Stabroek News of results from 306 polling stations appeared first on Stabroek News.

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7 d. ago Presidential candidates share mixed reviews on voting process

Kaieteur News – As presidential candidates cast their ballots in Monday’s General and Regional Elections at various polling stations across the country, their reaction to the electoral process differed. While some expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the polls, others raised serious concerns, pointing to alleged breaches and irregularities. A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) […] The post Presidential candidates share mixed reviews on voting process appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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7 d. ago Region Six records smooth process, but lagged in voter turnout

  By Shermon Hawker Kaieteur News – Countrywide voting got underway on Monday, September 1, and residents of New Amsterdam and adjoining villages, as well as communities along the Corentyne coast turned out at their respective polling stations to exercise their franchise. For the most part, the process was smooth and hassle-free, as admitted by […] The post Region Six records smooth process, but lagged in voter turnout appeared first on Kaieteur 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 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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9 d. ago WIN urges supporters to be vigilant, locate polling stations early

  Kaieteur News – As the curtain came down on the We Invest in Nationhood’s (WIN) final rally on Saturday evening, candidate Natasha Singh-Lewis urged supporters to use the tool on the Guyana Election Commission (GECOM) website to find out which polling station they are assigned to cast their votes. WIN, led by Guyanese businessman […] The post WIN urges supporters to be vigilant, locate polling stations early appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago AFC concerned about PPP’s request for changes to polling locations

Kaieteur News – Pending the Guyana Elections Commission’s (GECOM) decision on the People Progressive Party Civic’s (PPP/C) request to change polling stations ahead of the September 1 general and regional elections, the Alliance For Change (AFC) has voiced serious concerns over the timing and potential implications of such a move. Speaking at the party’s press […] The post AFC concerned about PPP’s request for changes to polling locations appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago PPP seeks to move 14 polling places from public buildings to private homes

Opposition objects, storms out of GECOM meeting Kaieteur News – With just three days left before September 1 General and Regional Elections, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) nominated commissioners on Thursday requested that 14 polling stations be moved from public buildings to private residences. The request was made during a statutory meeting of the Guyana […] The post PPP seeks to move 14 polling places from public buildings to private homes appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Disciplined services saw smooth voting process – Top Cop, GECOM

Kaieteur News – The voting process of the discipline services on Friday was smooth, according to Police Commissioner Clifton Hicken, and officials of the Guyana Election Commission (GECOM). Members of the Guyana Defense Force (GDF), Guyana Police Force (GPF) and the Guyana Prison Service (GPS) cast their votes at various polling stations countrywide. The polling […] The post Disciplined services saw smooth voting process – Top Cop, GECOM appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago President Ali says joint services prepared for any unrest during election period

Kaieteur News – President Irfaan Ali on Friday has assured that members of the joint services are prepared to deal with any eventuality of unrest during the election period. The head-of-state made the comment following his visit to the polling station at the Police Headquarters, Eve Leary, where members of the Guyana Police Force (GPF) […] The post President Ali says joint services prepared for any unrest during election period appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago We must oppose use private residences and places of worship as polling stations

Dear Editor, The use of private residences and places of worship as polling places must be opposed. International observer missions, and other watchdog organizations, certainly provide a framework and standards for elections, but they cannot control the broader political processes that invariably affect the electoral process. Elections fraud is a socially and culturally embedded practice […] The post We must oppose use private residences and places of worship as polling stations appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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2 w. ago Prohibition of mobile phones inside polling booths in line with global practices

Dear Editor, I write to express strong support for the decision by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to prohibit the use of cell phones within polling stations on Election Day. The article Prohibition of mobile phones inside polling booths in line with global practices appeared first on Stabroek News.

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2 w. ago GECOM’s decision to ban cellphones at polling booths was unanimous – Alexander

says CEO proposals found favour with chairman, government commissioners Kaieteur News – The decision by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to ban the use of cellphones in polling station was taken unanimously despite the chairperson and some other commissioners last week voted against the measure. At its statutory meeting on August 5, 2025 GECOM had […] The post GECOM’s decision to ban cellphones at polling booths was unanimous – Alexander appeared first on Kaieteur 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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