By News Source Guyana on May 13, 2015
Elections, News
One of the main legal advisors of the People’s Progressive Party, national candidate and Attorney Anil Nandlall, has denied that the incumbent is currently preparing a move to the court to challenge aspects of the elections. Nandall told journalists gathered at Freedom House that while there is a possibility of a move to the courts in […]
By News Source Guyana on May 13, 2015
Elections, News
Concerns relating to inflammatory campaign rhetoric and personal attacks by elements of the political leadership during the general elections campaign, are to form part of the contents of the final report and recommendations of the Commonwealth Elections Observer Mission. At a Wednesday morning press briefing, Chairperson of the Mission Kate Wilkinson said the grouping is […]
By News Source Guyana on May 13, 2015
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The APNU+AFC coalition does not believe there should be the recounting of ballots 2 days after polls would have been completed. The governing People’s Progressive Party has requested recounts in all 10 districts. In a statement in response to the PPP’s request, the coalition stated that the move on Wednesday by the PPP “is contrary to […]
By News Source Guyana on May 13, 2015
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The Guyana Elections Commission is still to decide whether it will allow a recount of votes at a number of polling stations across the country as requested by the People’s Progressive Party. GECOM Chairman Dr. Steve Surujbally told media operatives on Wednesday midday that he is seeking legal advice on the matter. He has assured that […]
By News Source Guyana on May 13, 2015
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The incumbent People’s Progressive Party on Wednesday announced that it had requested the recounting of ballots at a number of polling stations across the country in all ten of the voting districts. The Guyana Elections Commission will have to decide on whether it will allow the recount. The PPP is concerned about the high voter turn […]
By News Source Guyana on May 13, 2015
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The Carter Center Elections Observer Mission here in Guyana on Tuesday said the 2015 elections were probably the most important since the watershed elections of 1992 and called on citizens and party leaders to act responsibly and exercise patience during the voting tabulation process by the Guyana Elections Commission. The Mission in a statement which […]
By News Source Guyana on May 13, 2015
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Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission Dr. Steve Surujbally late Tuesday touted a review of the elections system in Guyana for future elections as citizens across the country continue to criticize the body for the lengthy period it is taking to release results from Monday’s elections. These elections are said to be to most important and […]
By News Source Guyana on May 13, 2015
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Western Heads of Missions in Guyana along with the local Private Sector Commission have collectively agreed that there was no disturbance during Monday’s polls that is material enough to affect the results which is to be declared by the Guyana Elections Commission – GECOM. At a Tuesday afternoon press conference, British High Commissioner Mr Greg […]
By News Source Guyana on May 12, 2015
Elections, News, Politics
The Freedom House headquarters of the People’s Progressive Party had very little buzz on Tuesday afternoon as President Donald Ramotar called a press conference with his Prime Ministerial Candidate Elisabeth Harper at his side along with national candidate, Dr. Frank Anthony. Freedom House is usually a hive of activity during election time. A few party […]
By News Source Guyana on May 12, 2015
Elections, News, Politics
The APNU+AFC coalition has announced that based on its tabulation of 2,025 statements of polls out of the total 2,299 countrywide, it is convinced it is heading to victory. The coalition said it has calculated 85% of the statements of polls and its lead has creeped up to more than 20,000 votes. According to the coalition, […]