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August 24, 2025

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Guyana has established a strong international alliance to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali told supporters at a rally in Stewartville, Region Three, on Sunday. “Venezuela is a threat to our sovereignty and we’ve seen that international security forces are mobilised more than ever before…We have mobilised the greatest international […]

August 22, 2025

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Voting began without incident for ranks of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF) as members of the Disciplined Services this morning cast their ballots ahead of the country’s General and Regional Elections, set for September 1. Chief of Defence Staff, Brigadier Omar Khan, was the first to vote at Base Camp Ayanganna and described the process […]

August 21, 2025

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The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Thursday reminded the public that the law prohibits obstruction, molestation and interference within 200 yards of a polling place as the country prepares for Disciplined Forces balloting tomorrow and General and Regional Elections on September 1. Citing Section 78 of the Representation of the People Act, GECOM said, “No […]

August 20, 2025

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Observers in this year’s elections attended an orientation and briefing exercise hosted by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Wednesday. The exercise for accredited local and international observers was held at the Office of the Returning Officer at GECOM’s headquarters in Georgetown. With just 11 days to go before the general and regional elections, GECOM […]

August 20, 2025

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The Organisation of American States (OAS) has begun the deployment of its Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) for the 2025 General and Regional Elections in Guyana, led by former Prime Minister of Jamaica, Bruce Golding. The OAS/EOM will comprise 27 experts and observers from 18 countries. The mission will focus on electoral organisation and registries, electoral […]

August 18, 2025

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A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) Chief Whip, Christopher Jones, has called on the community of Dartmouth, Essequibo Coast, to vote resoundingly for the coalition in the September 1 elections. Speaking at a party rally at Dartmouth last Sunday, Jones told residents that they have a right to access state contracts as citizens of Guyana. […]

August 16, 2025

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General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party (PPP/C), Dr Bharrat Jagdeo, has called on the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to step up voters’ education regarding the prohibition on electors taking photos in polling places, with just weeks to go before the general and regional elections. Reiterating that it is against the law, he addressed the […]

August 13, 2025

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The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has launched a new, user-friendly online search tool designed to help voters easily locate their assigned polling stations. According to a release, this innovative feature—accessible via GECOM’s official website—aims to streamline the voting process and enhance voter convenience for the upcoming elections. Voters can now use their phones or computers, […]

August 11, 2025

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The Alliance For Change (AFC) has unveiled an ambitious plan to overhaul Guyana’s social security framework, promising a system where “no worker is left behind”. In a document outlining additional policy measures, the proposal centres on creating a sustainable, inclusive, and modern safety net that guarantees income security in retirement, expands insurance coverage, and protects […]

August 8, 2025

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AG disappointed 2020 fraud cases not concluded Several dates have been scheduled to ensure the timely hearing of ongoing 2020 election fraud cases brought against members of the former A Partnership for National Unity plus Alliance for Change (APNU+AFC) coalition, as well as staffers of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). Attorney General Anil Nandlall described […]

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Ali tells voters sovereignty, security at stake in September 1 polls

Voting for GDF ranks smooth, says Chief of Defence

GECOM reminds public of 200-yard law at polling places

GECOM briefs observers, emphasises critical role in credible elections

Former Jamaica PM heads OAS electoral mission to Guyana

APNU makes pitch to Dartmouth residents

No photos in polling places: GECOM urged to step up voter education

GECOM launches online polling station search tool for voters

AFC promises overhaul of social security system

AG disappointed 2020 fraud cases not concluded

PSC chair calls on Caribbean, Latin America to stop competing and start collaborating

Women outnumber men nearly three to one as 3,876 graduate from GOAL programmes

Dakota 100 Endurance cancelled due to ongoing track work

PSC chair calls on Caribbean, Latin America to stop competing and start collaborating

Women outnumber men nearly three to one as 3,876 graduate from GOAL programmes

Dakota 100 Endurance cancelled due to ongoing track work