Elections

Norton confirms APNU’s Parliamentary list; Terrence Campbell to lead party caucus in Assembly

Leader of A Partnership for National Unity, (APNU) Aubrey Norton, has named the twelve candidates who will be taking up the party’s seats when the next Parliament convenes. At a press conference today, Mr. Norton confirmed that he will not be returning to the National Assembly. He also confirmed that the party’s caucus will be […]

President commends members of the Joint Services for work during Elections

President Irfaan Ali has hailed the Joint Services for their posture before, during and after the just concluded General and Regional Elections. Addressing Senior Officers of the Joint Services at a post-elections security review this afternoon, the President said Ranks must be honoured for ensuring that there were no disruptions or threats during the election […]

Forward Guyana writes GECOM for info on participation of Commonwealth citizens in 2025 Elections

Leader of the Forward Guyana Movement (FGM), Amanza Walton-Desir, has written to the Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission, retired Justice Claudette Singh, seeking information on the registration and participation of Commonwealth citizens in the just concluded elections in Guyana. The Constitution of Guyana provides for a Commonwealth citizen to be able to vote in […]

International Observers press for more independent and inclusive Guyana Elections Commission

By Svetlana Marshall International Observers of the recently concluded elections have found that decision-making at the level of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) remains heavily influenced by politicians, thereby diminishing the public’s trust in the institution. The European Union (EU), The Carter Center, the Commonwealth Secretariat, the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), and the Organization of American […]

President to pursue more oil exploration while diversifying economy under new Government

With the Sunday morning sun shining down, President Irfaan Ali was sworn-in as President for a second term this morning by acting Chancellor of the Judiciary, Justice Roxane George. At State House, moments after taking the oath of office, President Ali said the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) Administration will pursue new exploration under a stronger […]

GECOM officially declares PPP/C and President Irfaan Ali as winner of Elections securing 36 seats

The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has declared the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) the winner of the 2025 General and Regional Elections held last Monday, paving the way for President Irfaan Ali to be sworn in for a second term this morning. The party won by a significant majority, securing a total of 36 seats in […]

Norton assures APNU will re-emerge better and stronger as election results soak in

In an address to the nation this afternoon, Leader of the People’s National Congress and A Partnership for National Unity, Aubrey Norton, accepted that the APNU has now found itself in “virgin territory” of not being placed into Government or as the main opposition following Monday’s elections. He said the elections cannot be considered to […]