elections Archives

August 6, 2025

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The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) to Guyana’s general and regional elections today deployed 14 long-term observers (LTOs) across all 10 regions of the country. “Long-term observers are the backbone of our mission. Their work on the ground will provide essential information and insights, forming the basis of our impartial and fact-based assessment […]

July 29, 2025

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The 2025 General and Regional Elections will not be delayed, as Chief Justice Roxanne George dismissed two election-related cases brought earlier this year by Christopher Ram and Vishnu Bandhu. The cases argued that sections of the Representation of the People Act (ROPA) infringed on Guyanese citizens’ right to contest elections individually, and contradicted Articles 147 […]

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 20, 2025

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President Irfaan Ali today announced the creation of a US$200 million fund aimed at supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the country, as part of broader efforts to drive economic growth and boost local entrepreneurship. Speaking before a crowd of more than 25,000 supporters at the PPP/C rally in Albion, Berbice, Ali said the […]

July 19, 2025

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Former People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) youth leader and parliamentarian Jermaine Figueira has endorsed President Dr Irfaan Ali for a second term in office, saying he will be actively involved in the re-election campaign. Making the announcement in an interview on the podcast Starting Point, Figueira said, “My endorsement of him goes beyond rhetoric.” The […]

July 18, 2025

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The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has approved Lists of Candidates for six political parties to contest in the upcoming General and Regional Elections. According to a release, this decision was taken at a special meeting of the commission today, in keeping with the legal requirements and within the statutory timelines post Nomination Day. The approved […]

July 17, 2025

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Employers across Guyana are reminded that they are statutorily obligated to grant employees reasonable time off to vote on election day without loss of pay or penalties. With General and Regional Elections scheduled to take place on Monday, 1st September 2025, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) is cognisant that some individuals may be required to […]

July 15, 2025

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The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has clarified that it will not be in a position to make an official declaration of the September 1 election results on the night of the elections. In a press release issued on Monday, GECOM said it was concerned about the inaccurate publication and misrepresentation of comments by some media […]

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 […]

July 15, 2025

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Both the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) and A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) have hailed their respective party lists as they gear up for the 1 September General and Regional Elections. Today, a total of seven political parties officially submitted their lists of candidates to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). The successful parties include A […]

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EU observers deployed across Guyana

Chief Justice dismisses election-related cases filed by Ram and Bandhu

GECOM: Illegal registration flagged, police called in

US$200M fund to support small and medium-sized enterprises

Former PNCR heavyweight Jermaine Figueira pledges active involvement in President Ali re-election campaign

Six political parties to contest in General and Regional Elections

Employers statutorily obligated to grant time off for employees to vote in elections

GECOM: Election results cannot be declared on election night

Mahipaul dismisses Mohamed’s WIN party

Elections race formally begins

2,500 land titles to be distributed at Building Expo 2026

Attorney General moves to sensitise banks on condominium mortgage procedures

Small entrepreneurs trained to bid, brand and grow

2,500 land titles to be distributed at Building Expo 2026

Attorney General moves to sensitise banks on condominium mortgage procedures

Small entrepreneurs trained to bid, brand and grow