Elections

Recount of votes to begin today

The recount of all votes for the 2nd March elections begins today and the ballots from Region 4 will be the first to be counted.  Region 4 is the largest electoral district with more than 45% of the country’s voters. The Guyana Elections Commission has moved to put all systems in place for the recount […]

Region 4 RO denies recount requests; Two other Returning Officers deny recount for their districts

The Guyana Elections Commission on Saturday night announced that the Returning Officer for Region Four, Clairmont Mingo, has denied the eight requests by eight political parties for a recount of the Region Four votes. According to GECOM, the reason given for the denial by the Returning Officer is that none of the parties adhered to […]

OAS Observer Mission withdraws from Guyana over tabulation concerns; Final report to be submitted

The OAS Observer Mission has announced its withdrawal from Guyana as there continues to be controversy over the Region Four results for the elections and the ongoing process of tabulation. In a statement this afternoon, the OAS said the process employed by the Returning Officer for Region 4 to tabulate results is not transparent and, […]

ABCE Diplomats warn of “isolation” of Guyana if results of elections not credible

The Diplomatic Representatives of the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada and the EU have issued another warning to Guyana over the conduct of the elections. Hours after walking out of a GECOM tabulation process for Region 4, the four diplomatic representatives issued a joint statement explaining that they decided to leave the Region 4 […]

Consumer Affairs and PSC criticize businesses over price gouging during coronavirus concerns

Since Guyana’s first case of the coronavirus was announced, a number of pharmacies and other businesses have significantly increased the prices for those items that are to be used for preventative measures. At some pharmacies and supermarkets, the cost for disinfectants and hand sanitizers have been increased by more than 200% over the past 24hrs. […]

Region 4 Elections Declaration unlawful; Process to restart 11 am on Thursday -CJ rules

The Returning Officer for Region Four, Clairmonte Mingo, has been ordered by the Chief Justice to return to the process of tabulating the Statements of Poll for Region 4 and completing the process before making a declaration. She has nullified the previous declaration, declaring it as unlawful. In a ruling this afternoon, Chief Justice Roxanne […]

British Foreign Secretary call on President to preserve principles of “free, fair and credible elections”

As Guyana awaits the ruling by Chief Justice Roxanne George on the elections case taken to the Court by the People’s Progressive Party against the Elections Commission, the British Government has issued a call for the President to preserve the principle of free, fair and credible elections. In a statement on Tuesday evening, British Foreign […]