GECOM declares Region 4 results without complete verification; Commonwealth and ABCE countries question the decision

The Guyana Elections Commission this evening released the declared results for Region 4.  The results were declared by the Returning Officer although the verification process was not completed.  The Region 4 results showed the APNU+AFC winning 136, 458 votes in Region 4 compared to the PPP’s 77, 239 votes.   That’s a difference of 59,219 […]

Carter Centre urges political parties to desist from declaring victory and wait on GECOM

The Co-Head of the Carter Centre Observer Mission, Former Prime Minister of Senegal Aminata Touré issued a call today on the political parties to desist from declaring victory until GECOM announces results.  At a midday press conference, Ms.Touré said “I do believe that everybody should refrain from declaring any results. There is by the constitution […]

EU Observers bemoan lack of campaign finance legislation in Guyana

by Anthony Glasgow As the wait continues for the release of the official results from Monday’s Elections, the European Union Observer Mission today expressed its concern over the lack of legislation to address campaign financing in Guyana. At a press conference this morning, the Head of the EU Observer Mission, Urmas Paet, said it was […]

Returning Officer for Region 4 falls ill during the processing of results

With Region Four already lagging behind with the declaration of results from Monday’s elections, the declaration may further be delayed. The Returning Officer for Region Four Clairmont Mingo was rushed to the hospital this morning after complaining of feeling unwell during the processing of information from the statements of polls. The Guyana Elections Commission has […]

ABC Diplomats pleased with Election Day process; Urge patience for results

The American, British and Canadian envoys to Guyana were among the local observers for Monday’s General and Regional Elections in Guyana. The American Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch and the British High Commissioner, Greg Quinn flew to different parts of the country yesterday with other observers to get a first-hand look at the voting process. The Canadian […]