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82 percent of Disciplined Services members voted in general elections
The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) says 81.8 percent of eligible members of the Disciplined Services cast their ballots in early...
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PPP’s Irfaan Ali rubbishes Granger’s claims about polling places at private residences
PPP presidential candidate, Irfaan Ali and his party's Executive Secretary, Zulfikar Mustapha. Presidential candidate for the main opposition People's Progressive...
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Police probing reported assault that Granger calls “politically motivated”
Police Commander for Region Two (Pomeroon-Supenaam), Superintendent Crystal Robinson has confirmed that an incident of an assault is being investigated,...
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Granger wary of private residences being used as polling places
David Granger and Joseph Harmon checking on the balloting process at the Police Officers' Mess, Eve Leary. Presidential candidate for...
Read moreDetailsDisciplined 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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Guyana’s economic diversification paying off, political situation not scaring away investors -Jordan
Finance Minister Winston Jordan, Head of NICIL Colvin Heath-London, and Edmond Braithwaite and Director of Tourism, Donald Sinclair. Finance Minister...
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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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