Jun 23, 2025
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Nomination form amended to strengthen credibility of process
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has explained that its recent amendment to the nomination form required for political parties contesting the upcoming General and Regional…
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Returning officers, supernumerary returning officers take oath of office
The 10 returning officers and 10 supernumerary returning officers approved by GECOM for the upcoming General and Regional Elections were administered their oaths of office…
GECOM engages political parties, assures credible elections
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is confident it will deliver free, fair and transparent General and Regional Elections on September 1, despite calls from some…
GECOM approves key election officers
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has taken another step forward in its preparations for upcoming elections, with several critical administrative matters addressed during its statutory…
GECOM moving ahead with elections
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is moving ahead with plans to host General and Regional Elections on September 1. Speaking on the television programme Starting…
Registration hours extended during Claims and Objections exercise
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) will be conducting a Claims and Objections Exercise commencing on the 16th June, 2025, a release said. The Claims aspect…
Easing controversy: GECOM approves modified nomination for
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has approved the use of a modified version of the Nomination Form, which must be submitted along with the Lists…
Nandlall swats claim he’s GECOM’s legal adviser
Legal Affairs Minister and Attorney General (AG) Anil Nandlall has clarified that he is not a legal adviser to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). He,…
AFC urges GECOM to appoint independent legal adviser
The Alliance For Change (AFC) is calling on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to appoint an independent legal adviser. The AFC, in a statement, said…
GECOM preparations on track despite Opposition filibuster, says Gunraj
Commissioners of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) are yet to see eye to eye on a number of issues that should be ironed out ahead…
Nomination Day set for July 14
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has approved a workplan for the conduct of General and Regional Elections, which are scheduled for September 1, 2025. …
Former GECOM legal officer sues elections body, CEO for defamation
Former Legal Officer of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Attorney-at-Law Kurt Anthony Da Silva, has filed a defamation lawsuit against GECOM and its Chief Election…
Private sector calls for peaceful elections
Local private sector bodies in Guyana have announced their intention to field observer missions for the upcoming general elections scheduled for 1 September 2025 as…
Chairperson did not act unilaterally in naming elections date
The Guyana Election Commission (GECOM) has rejected the assertion by opposition-nominated commissioners that President Irfaan Ali’s naming of September 1, 2025, as the date for…
GECOM Commissioners Divided over September 1 Election Date
Gunraj: President acted within constitutional timeframe Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) opposition-nominated commissioners have accused Chairperson Justice Claudette Singh of usurping the role of the full…
India ready to consider any request from GECOM for support
India is willing to consider any requests from the Government of Guyana for support to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) ahead of the General and…
GECOM training for temporary election staff underway
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has announced that training is currently underway for temporary election staff ahead of the upcoming General and Regional Elections in…
UK pledges £750,000 to strengthen electoral process ahead of 2025 polls
The Government of the United Kingdom (UK) has allocated £750,000 to support a new Electoral Support Project in Guyana, aimed at enhancing institutional capacity and…