Sep 1, 2025
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GECOM reaffirms voting rights of Commonwealth residents
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has dismissed claims casting doubt on the participation of Commonwealth nationals in Monday’s General and Regional Elections, stressing that their…
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Local, international observers praise voting process, urge calm as results awaited
The September 1 General and Regional Elections in Guyana have won praise from both local and international observer groups, which said voting was smooth, professional…
GECOM denounces fake Statement of Polls, warns against misinformation
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has strongly condemned the circulation of a fake Statement of Poll (SOP), which was published online just one minute after…
Steady voter turnout in Berbice as residents cast ballots at convenience
Residents across Region Six turned out to the polls today to cast their ballots in the General and Regional Elections. From early morning, lines were…
PWDs share mixed reactions to voting process
In a powerful display of inclusion and determination, persons with disabilities (PWDs) turned out to cast their ballots at the General and Regional Elections today.…
First-time voters express excitement in electing government of their choice
A number of the nation’s first-time voters expressed excitement as they became part of the voting population and were able to exercise their right in…
Region Two: First-time and elderly voters lead the way
Election Day in Region Two unfolded in an atmosphere of calm and order, with residents turning out steadily to cast their ballots at 158 polling…
Jagdeo confident of resounding PPP victory
People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary, Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo has expressed confidence in a resounding victory for the party as he spoke with members of…
Presidential candidates report generally smooth voting process
Presidential candidates contesting the 2025 General and Regional Elections described the voting process as generally smooth. Many were among the first citizens to cast their…
US-based businessman dies in brawl at Coomacka Mines
Courtney Evans, a 49-year-old businessman from New York, USA, and Coomacka Mines, Linden, was allegedly murdered on Sunday during a brawl at Coomacka Mines Beach.…
Civic group urges voters to cast ballots peacefully
The Guyana Center for Civic Engagement (GYCCE) has called on all eligible voters to exercise their right to vote in a peaceful and responsible manner,…
GECOM chair urges peace, rejection of misinformation, intimidation and unrest ahead of elections
Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Justice (Ret’d) Claudette Singh on Sunday appealed to all stakeholders to maintain peace and calm ahead of tomorrow's…
Polling station relocated from private residence at Peters Hall to Caricom General Insurance
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has relocated a polling station from a private residence in Peters Hall, East Bank Demerara, to the Caricom General Insurance…
Despite attack: Ballot boxes transported to remote District Seven polling stations without delay – GECOM
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has confirmed that all ballot boxes scheduled for delivery to remote polling stations in District Seven on Sunday were successfully…
Ballot boxes delivered safely after security forces came under attack from Venezuelan shore
Security forces came under fire from across the Venezuelan border on Sunday while escorting election officials and ballot boxes along the Upper Cuyuni River, but…
GECOM says ’fully prepared’ for elections
On the eve of Guyana’s General and Regional Elections, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has declared itself “fully prepared” to conduct the polls. Chief Elections…