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 […]

“We have delivered free, fair and credible elections…but be patient for results” -says Justice Singh

While appealing for citizens to be patient as they await the official results from the Guyana Elections Commission, the Chairperson of the Commission Justice Claudette Singh has declared that GECOM has delivered free, fair and transparent elections. “Our Elections were, as promised, GECOM has delivered free, fair and credible elections”, Justice Singh told an afternoon […]

GECOM to start releasing Elections results this midday

The Guyana Elections Commission has announced that it will start officially releasing the results of the election from around noon today. Polls closed at 6 o’clock last evening and the Elections Commission said that except for a few isolated cases, the voting process went well, with thousands of persons voting early across the country.  The […]