Monies budgeted for Local Government Elections

The Committee of Supply on Monday approved over $6.9 billion for the appropriated current expenditure for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) and the hosting of local government elections (LGE) this year.
Parliamentary Affairs and Governance Minister, Gail Teixeira, confirmed on Monday that GECOM has funding to support the elections.

Responding to questions from opposition members of parliament, the minister stated that allocations cater for the full range of election-related requirements, including temporary Election Day staff, materials, and operational needs.

She further stated that the allocation covers transportation, printing, training of polling day staff, and payments to scrutineers.
The 2026 budget is a bit lower than 2025, but the minister said that LGE costs less than General and Regional Elections, and some previously bought materials can be reused. (DPI)