4 d. ago WIN took votes from APNU in Buxton, other traditional Region Four strongholds

While the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) has long considered areas like Buxton, Friendship, and Annandale South on the East Coast Demerara within Region Four (Demerara‑Mahaica) as strongholds, the Statements of Poll (SOPs) released by the Guyana Elections Commission so far shows that the WIN party (We Invest in Nationhood) has disrupted the traditional APNU–PPP/C contrast. The article WIN took votes from APNU in Buxton, other traditional Region Four strongholds appeared first on Stabroek News.

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4 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 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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6 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 Commonwealth Observer Mission praises voting, urges stronger follow

The Commonwealth Observer Mission at Monday’s elections found that polling proceeded peacefully and the tabulation process was adhered to after closing but it also made a series of recommendations including the shaking up of GECOM and legislation for equitable access by all parties to the state media. The article Commonwealth Observer Mission praises voting, urges stronger follow-through on reforms appeared first on Stabroek News.

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6 d. ago Ambassador: ‘US will find ways to work around sanctioned officials’

but will not engage in any financial transactions with Mohamed Kaieteur News – As the Statements of Poll reveal the results of the general elections, showing the We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, led by U.S.-sanctioned Azruddin Mohamed, making significant gains, United States Ambassador to Guyana, Nicole Theriot, stated that while the U.S. will find […] The post Ambassador: ‘US will find ways to work around sanctioned officials’ appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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6 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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7 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 Many dissatisfied with PPP/C administration failure to curb perceptions of corruption, nepotism, gross incompetence

Dear Editor, The polls opened Monday September 1st for Regional and General elections across Guyana. Political rallies were wrapped up and the campaigns were quite revealing. The article Many dissatisfied with PPP/C administration failure to curb perceptions of corruption, nepotism, gross incompetence appeared first on Stabroek News.

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8 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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9 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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9 d. ago Today citizens take to the polls to elect a government of their choice

The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, But in  ourselves, that we are underlings.               William Shakespeare in ‘Julius Caesar’ Today is Elections Day 2025. The article Today citizens take to the polls to elect a government of their choice appeared first on Stabroek News.

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9 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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9 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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1 week 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 GECOM approves appointment of AFC, WIN, FGM and ALP polling agents

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has approved the appointment of polling agents from all political parties that submitted their lists after the official deadline. This decision was made during a statutory meeting held on Saturday, led by GECOM Chairperson Justice (Ret’d) Claudette Singh and attended by all commissioners; opposition-nominated commissioner Vincent Alexander […] The post GECOM approves appointment of AFC, WIN, FGM and ALP polling agents appeared first on Kaieteur News.

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1 week ago OGGN Calls on Citizens to Weigh Oil Governance in the 2025 Elections

Dear Editor, On Monday, September 1, 2025, the people of Guyana will head to the polls in what may be the most consequential General and Regional Elections since independence in 1966. The Oil and Gas Governance Network (OGGN) is committed to safeguarding Guyana’s resources, strengthening democratic institutions, and ensuring that the blessings of our oil […] The post OGGN Calls on Citizens to Weigh Oil Governance in the 2025 Elections 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 GECOM says all is well with presiding officers Over 13,000 first time voters registered for E

Kaieteur News – The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Friday clarified that all polling day staff has been appointed ahead of the September 1 general and regional elections. The clarification came in response to remarks made by opposition-nominated commissioner Vincent Alexander, who, in an interview with journalist Abeena Rockliff from Guyana Standard, claimed that GECOM […] The post GECOM says all is well with presiding officers… Over 13,000 first time voters registered for E-day 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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