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The Electoral Observer Mission of the Union of South American Nations (UNASUR), in its preliminary assessment of Monday’s elections, has registered its dissatisfaction with the provisions put in place to allow for elderly and disabled persons to cast their ballots. The laws of Guyana cater for proxy voting but persons wishing to cast proxy votes for […]
The APNU+AFC Coalition is still monitoring the voting process across the country on Elections Day and is generally satisfied with the voting process “so far”. Co-Chairman of the APNU+AFC coalition, Raphael Trotman told reporters at an early Monday afternoon press conference that the coalition remains confident of victory when the results are announced. He said […]
The Chairman and Chief Elections Officer of the Guyana Elections Commission on Monday midday sought to give assurances that the voting process was going well despite some hiccups at a few polling stations. At three polling stations, the six digit stamp used to mark the ballot paper broke and had to be replaced. The GECOM […]
Some voters at one of the polling stations at the Central High School in Georgetown had to be given assurances that their votes will count after the 6 digit stamp being used to mark the ballot paper at the station broke and the ballot clerk reportedly used a pen to write the number on the […]
Just after casting his ballot in the 2015 national elections, President Donald Ramotar declared that “the loser should accept defeat”, but he is sure that will not be him. The President, his wife and children cast their votes at the St. John’s College on Waterloo Street and he expressed confidence of capturing the majority when the […]
Presidential Candidate of the APNU+AFC coalition, David Granger and his wife Sandra were among the first group of voters at the Enterprise Primary Schoo on Elections Day, May 11. Mr. Granger told reporters just after casting his ballot that he is “very confident that the APNU+AFC coalition will win and restore democracy and good governance […]
The Carter Center has confirmed the departure of former US President Jimmy Carter who was forced to leave Guyana early on Sunday over a health complaint. In a statement, The Carter Center said its election observation mission in Guyana is continuing its work and will keep Mr. Carter informed of developments. “President Carter is hopeful […]
Former U.S President Jimmy Carter left Guyana early on Sunday morning, after complaining of feeling unwell. A senior U.S Embassy official confirmed Carter’s departure over a “medical condition”. Mr. Carter arrived in Guyana on Friday morning to lead The Carter Center’s observer mission for Monday’s regional and general elections. News Source understands that on Saturday, he was […]
In his last “Conversation Tree” blog post before Monday’s elections, former Speaker of the National Assembly and former PPP executive member Ralph Ramkarran is appealing to the citizens to resist attempts to provoke post elections violence. Ramkarran, who persons have come to rely on for objective assessments on domestic political developments, warned of allegations that […]
Speaking before what could be considered the largest crowd to have ever graced the Square of the Revolution, the Presidential and Prime Ministerial Candidates of the APNU+AFC coalition wrapped up their official campaigning on Saturday night with a call for vigilance and unity as Guyanese head to the polls on Monday. Over 15,000 supporters gathered […]
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