2025 election Archives

September 2, 2025

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One day after Guyanese went to the polls, residents are reflecting on the atmosphere at polling stations and stressing the importance of maintaining peace in the days ahead. While many described the process as orderly and calm, citizens are renewing calls for unity, patience, and respect as the official results are awaited. Ignite News spoke […]

September 2, 2025

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The Bar Association of Guyana has urged citizens to remain calm and peaceful as the tabulation of results from the September 1 general and regional elections continues. “We would like to remind members of the public that GECOM is the only body with the lawful authority to declare the results of the General and Regional […]

September 1, 2025

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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 and free of intimidation. The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC), which deployed about 200 observers nationwide, described the elections as “free, fair, and carried out in an atmosphere devoid of fear […]

September 1, 2025

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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 right to vote is guaranteed under the law. Public Relations Officer Yolanda Ward told reporters that Commonwealth citizens who have legally lived in Guyana for at least one year are […]

September 1, 2025

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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 seen at polling stations, but as the day progressed, the process flowed steadily with residents arriving at their convenience to exercise their democratic right. At the New Amsterdam Primary School, […]

September 1, 2025

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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. From wheelchair users navigating polling stations to visually impaired voters making use of special provisions, their participation underscored both the importance of equal access to the democratic process and the […]

September 1, 2025

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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 electing who manages the affairs of the country. Eighteen-year-old Kenneth Edwards, who voted at the Belair Primary School, described the voting process as “quick and easy” and presented “no hassle.” […]

September 1, 2025

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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 stations across the district. Of the 42,596 registered voters, many first-time and elderly voters made their presence felt, highlighting the importance of both youthful enthusiasm and lifelong dedication to the […]

July 24, 2025

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The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has confirmed that a discrepancy discovered in the Revised List of Electors (RLE), currently on public display, has prompted an internal investigation and the involvement of law enforcement authorities. The issue, which stemmed from an irregular registration transaction, was identified through internal queries and brought to the attention of the […]

July 15, 2025

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As the 1 September General and Regional Elections draw closer, Ganesh Mahipaul of the A Partnership for National Unity (APNU), has dismissed concerns that the newly formed We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) party, led by US-sanctioned businessman Azruddin Mohamed, could threaten the coalition’s chances at the polls. Speaking with reporters, Mahipaul acknowledged growing public discussion […]

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Residents call for unity, calm as Guyana awaits elections results

Bar Association calls for calm as Guyana awaits election results

Local, international observers praise voting process, urge calm as results awaited

GECOM reaffirms voting rights of Commonwealth residents

Steady voter turnout in Berbice as residents cast ballots at convenience

PWDs share mixed reactions to voting process

First-time voters express excitement in electing government of their choice

Region Two: First-time and elderly voters lead the way

GECOM: Illegal registration flagged, police called in

Mahipaul dismisses Mohamed’s WIN party

Incense stick fire destroys Charity home, leaves four homeless

A shower, a surprise, and a capybara: a traveller's unforgettable moment in Guyana

Sergeant in custody after weapons disappear from police armory

Incense stick fire destroys Charity home, leaves four homeless

A shower, a surprise, and a capybara: a traveller’s unforgettable moment in Guyana

Sergeant in custody after weapons disappear from police armory