Sep 4, 2025
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GECOM will make final declaration after recount completed
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) will be in a position to make a final declaration of the September 1 vote once a recount of ballots…
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Elections process shows Guyana maturing as a nation
High praises are being extended to the people of Guyana and the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) by various groups, who continue to commend the smooth…
Former national cyclist Alanzo Greaves dies in Mandela Avenue accident
Former national cyclist Alanzo Greaves lost his life in a motorcycle accident at about 23:30 hrs on Wednesday, along Mandela Avenue in the vicinity of…
Man shot in robbery at Oronoque and Crown Streets
Police are investigating a robbery and shooting that occurred tonight at the corner of Oronoque and Crown Streets, leaving one person injured. Eyewitnesses say the…
Carter Center hails elections as transparent but urges reforms
International observers from the Carter Center praised Guyana’s September 1 General and Regional Elections as largely transparent and professionally conducted, but called for reforms to…
PSC surprised by recount request but pledges full support
The Private Sector Commission (PSC) said on Wednesday it was surprised by the request for a recount but pledged full support for the process, stressing…
GECOM’s District Declarations: PPP/C emerges with clear majority, winning eight of 10 regions in elections
Guyana’s ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) is on course for a second term after securing eight of the country’s 10 electoral districts in the 2025…
Jamaicans vote in tight leadership race; Guyana’s president poised for re-election
Jamaicans are headed to the polls on Wednesday as Prime Minister Andrew Holness vies for a third consecutive term in what observers expect will be…
Berbice woman reports threat, home ransacked
Police in Berbice are investigating an incident at No. 19 Village, Corentyne, after a woman reported threats and the theft of valuables from her home.…
GECOM approves request for recount of ballots in Sub-District Four of District Four
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has received a valid request from A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) for the recount of ballots cast in Sub-District…
Guyana’s muscle team gets $1.1M lift from GOA
The Guyana Olympic Association (GOA) has announced significant financial support of $1,100,000 for the national bodybuilding team as they prepare for the 52nd Central American…
EU observers say polls peaceful, fundamental freedoms respected but flag areas for reform
The September 1 General and Regional Elections were peaceful, and fundamental freedoms were largely respected, European Union (EU) observers said on Wednesday, but flagged several…
Voters in Berbice credit PPP/C with transformation after landslide win
The People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) won Region Six in Guyana’s general and regional elections, securing 41,320 votes against 12,623 for its nearest rival, We…
Commonwealth mission lauds peaceful elections, calls for reforms
The Commonwealth Observer Group has praised Guyana’s 2025 General and Regional Elections as largely peaceful and orderly, while at the same time calling for wide-ranging…
Man kills partner, sets home on fire before dying in hospital
A man and a woman are dead after an alleged murder and arson early Wednesday at a home in Cummings Lodge, East Coast Demerara, police…
GECOM warns against unofficial declaration of results
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has reminded citizens, political parties and observers that it is the only body authorised to declare official results of the…
Jagdeo: PPP/C to enter Parliament with bigger majority
The ruling People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) government is projected to enter the National Assembly with a larger majority than in 2020, General Secretary Dr Bharrat…
CARICOM: Voting conducted within GECOM’s guidelines
Chief of Mission of the CARICOM Elections Observation Mission (CEOM), Josephine Tamai, has outlined several issues and offered recommendations regarding Guyana’s 2025 electoral process. Speaking…