Elections

GECOM likely to meet Friday to discuss CCJ ruling

The Guyana Elections Commission is likely to meet on Friday to discuss the ruling by the Caribbean Court of Justice on the Guyana Election declaration. The GECOM Chair, retired Justice Claudette Singh was hoping for a meeting today. The meeting was not convened after it was pointed out to the Chairman by Commissioner Vincent Alexander […]

CCJ’s decision is Strong and Clear – Jagdeo

General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party, Bharrat Jagdeo this evening welcomed the ruling by the Caribbean Court of Justice, invalidating the Court of Appeal’s decision and the final election report of the Chief Election Officer. In a statement, Mr. Jagdeo described the CCJ’s ruling as strong and clear and said citizens should listen to […]

Pompeo “instructs” State Dept. to ensure those undermining Guyana’s democracy are held accountable

The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo has declared that he has instructed his State Department to ensure that those persons undermining Guyana’s democracy are held accountable. He did not name the persons he believes are undermining democracy in Guyana and neither did he indicate what form of accountability he may be considering. The statement […]

PPP and TNM members file private criminal charges against Chief Election Officer

The People’s Progressive Party through its member Desmond Morian and The New Movement party through its candidate Daniel Josh Kanhai have filed private criminal charges against the Chief Election Officer of Guyana alleging fraud. The two separate charges against CEO Keith Lowenfield were filed yesterday and could come up for hearing as early as Friday. […]