Elections
Disciplined services early voting today
Chief-of-Staff of the Guyana Defence Force, Patrick West casting his vote at 6:15 am at Camp Ayanganna. Early voting on...
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PPP accuses GECOM of attempting to disenfranchise its supporters; calls for international help
PPP Executive Secretary, Zulfikar Mustapha. The opposition People's Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) on Thursday accused the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) of...
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Sir Shridath Ramphal appeals for national unity ahead of elections, World Court hearings on border controversy case
Sir Shridath Ramphal. A leading member of Guyana’s legal team in the world court's case on the border controversy with...
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Carter Centre calls on GECOM to clarify vote tabulation procedures, allow party scrutineers and observers
Jason Carter of the Carter Centre speaking to reporters outside the Guyana Elections Commission. (file photo) The Carter Centre on...
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Tax reductions, incentives being considered -Finance Minister
Finance Minister Winston Jordan on Wednesday announced that the value added tax (VAT) is likely to be reduced to 12...
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GECOM cuts back on private homes as polling places
Elections Commissioner, Vincent Alexander. The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has cut back on using private homes as polling places for...
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Three small parties won’t trade lawmaking seats for gov’t positions; consensus key to parliamentary voting
(left to right) Lenox Shuman of the Liberty and Justice Party, Asha Kissoon of The New Movement and A New...
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Retired GDF Chief, Gary Best pulls out of APNU+AFC election campaigning
PNCR Executive member, Gary Best Former Chief of Staff of the Guyana Defence Force (GDF), Retired Rear Admiral Gary Best...
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The Citizenship Initiative party releases campaign donations, expenses
Rhonda-Ann Lam addressing the launch of Citizenship Initiative political party at Herdmanston Lodge. The Citizenship Initiative (TCI) political party today...
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Granger urges youths not to smoke, cultivate certain plants
APNU+AFC presidential candidate, David Granger addressing the rally at Linden. A Partnership for National Unity+Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC) presidential candidate,...
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