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July 14, 2025

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Today is Nomination Day in Guyana, the day political parties officially submit their lists of candidates for the upcoming General and Regional Elections, scheduled for September 1. The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has confirmed that 21 political parties are eligible to submit candidate lists to be included on the national ballot. But getting on the […]

July 12, 2025

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The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has confirmed that all preparations are in place for Nomination Day, scheduled for Monday, 14 July 2025, at the Umana Yana in Kingston, Georgetown. The nomination window will be open from 10:00 hrs to 14:00 hrs. Nomination Day marks a key milestone in the electoral calendar, as political parties formally […]

July 10, 2025

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Vacancies in the National Assembly must be filled by a person whose name appears on the same list as the departing member, and the extraction must be done solely by that list’s Representative or Deputy Representative, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) said on Thursday. The clarification follows GECOM’s extensive deliberations on the legal provisions governing […]

July 10, 2025

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Voters must choose between “clear, realistic plans” and “empty noise,” People’s Progressive Party (PPP) General Secretary Dr Bharrat Jagdeo said on Thursday, as he promoted his party’s development record and warned against divisive, recycled politicians ahead of the 2025 general elections. At his weekly press conference, Dr Jagdeo outlined what he described as a “clear […]

July 9, 2025

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With Guyana’s 2025 General and Regional Elections approaching, a group of Guyanese media professionals has been equipped to tackle disinformation and artificial intelligence in news coverage. International IDEA, with support from the European Union, hosted a special workshop in Panama City focusing on information integrity, digital technology, AI, and journalism in election reporting. The session, […]

July 7, 2025

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As Guyana moves closer to the September 1, 2025 General and Regional Elections, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has issued a crucial reminder regarding the eligibility criteria for candidates contesting seats in the National Assembly. In a press release dated July 6, 2025, GECOM emphasized that individuals holding dual citizenship are constitutionally barred from being […]

July 5, 2025

The Ethnic Relations Commission (ERC) is calling on all political leaders contesting the 2025 General and Regional Elections to act responsibly and ensure that their conduct promotes national harmony and good relations across Guyana’s multi-ethnic society. In a statement, the Commission expressed concern over recent incidents reported in the media that have heightened tensions among […]

July 5, 2025

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The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has intensified its voter education campaign to engage communities, raise awareness, and promote voter participation in the upcoming regional and general elections. In a release on Friday evening, GECOM indicated that it is rolling out content across television, radio, and social media aimed at providing “accurate information that will contribute […]

July 4, 2025

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The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has announced the suspension of all registration transactions, including applications for registration, name changes, and transfers, from July 1 to September 14, 2025. The temporary suspension is aimed at allowing the Commission and its Secretariat to focus fully on preparations for the country’s upcoming General and Regional Elections, scheduled for […]

June 30, 2025

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The Carter Center has launched an international election observation mission to Guyana in advance of the country’s general and regional elections scheduled for Sept. 1. The center was invited to observe this year’s elections by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, a release said. A four-person core team of experts will begin arriving […]

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Nomination Day: Key details you should know

GECOM says all preparations in place for Nomination Day

GECOM says seat replacements must come from same party list

Jagdeo: Voters must choose between ‘clear, realistic plans’ and ‘empty noise

Local journalists equipped to tackle disinformation

GECOM: Persons with Dual Citizenship Barred from National Assembly Candidacy

ERC urges political leaders to denounce violence, intimidation and incitement ahead of elections

GECOM to ramp up voter education campaign

Registration temporary suspended as GECOM prepares for 2025 elections

Carter Center mission to observe Guyana’s election

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