Elections
GECOM to mull over introducing biometrics before stakeholder input
As the number of eligible voters is set to surpass the latest figure of 718,715 and further fuel opposition calls...
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Modi was not campaigning for PPP – PNCR executive member
Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton chatting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Also in picture is PNCR Executive Member, Ganesh Mahipaul...
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Foreigners’ vote not key to PPP’s election victory – Jagdeo
Mr. Aubrey Norton Mr. Bharrat Jagdeo General Secretary of the ruling People's Progressive Party (PPP), Bharrat Jagdeo on Thursday said...
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More training for polling agents if no digital biometrics – WPA
The Working People's Alliance (WPA) on Monday said if the opposition fails to get digital biometric registration and verification of...
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Political party agents cannot block anyone from voting – GECOM to PNCR Leader
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has reacted sharply to Leader of the People’s National Congress Reform (PNCR) Aubrey Norton’s position...
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PNCR polling agents will block foreigners from voting – Norton
PNCR Leader Aubrey Norton Leader of the main opposition People’s National Congress Reform, Aubrey Norton at the weekend hinted that...
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PPP hopes GECOM will be ready in eight months for elections
The governing People's Progressive Party Civic (PPPC) expects the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) will be ready by next July to...
Read moreDetailsPPP states conditions for supporting “enhanced biometrics” for voting; joint opposition insists on mandatory biometric system
General Secretary of the People's Progressive Party (PPP), Bharrat Jagdeo said his party would support the introduction and funding of...
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GECOM feasibility study cites benefits, risks of digital biometric voter registration; equipment can cost US$20 million
Chief Election Officer Vishnu Persaud. The Chief Election Officer (CEO) of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Vishnu Persaud, has found...
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WPA lays down firm conditions for rejoining PNCR-led APNU
The Working People's Alliance (WPA) on Monday vowed that it would not return to the People's National Congress Reform (PNCR)-led...
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