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Western diplomats laud GECOM Chair appointment
Key diplomats on Friday afternoon welcomed the appointment of retired Justice Claudette Singh as the new Chairman of the Guyana...
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Justice Claudette Singh is new GECOM Chair
Retired Justice Claudette Singh is the new Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), government and the opposition confirmed. "We're...
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Chief Justice remarks CCJ indicates elections by Sept 18 or parliamentary extension
Chief Justice, Roxane George-Wiltshire Chief Justice, Roxane George-Wiltshire on Wednesday said the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) indicated that elections...
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Chief Justice throws out Chris Ram’s request to stop house-to-house registration
Attorney-at-Law Anil Nandlall (left) and his client, Christopher Ram outside the Chief Justice's Chambers. Chief Justice Roxane George-Wiltshire on Tuesday...
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House-to-house registration began on legal advice – Chief Elections Officer
Chief Elections Officer, Keith Lowenfield has told the Private Sector Commission (PSC) that he began house-to-house registration based on legal...
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Christopher Ram asks High Court to stop house-to-house registration
Chief Justice, Roxane George-Wiltshire The High Court will Tuesday begin hearing a request by Attorney-at-Law and political commentator, Christopher Ram...
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Fmr. Army Chief says house-to-house registration violates constitution
Former Chief-of-Staff, Retired Brigadier Mark Phillips taking a selfie in front of the People's Progressive Party's 2019 Mashramani contingent. Former...
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PPP mulls contempt of court action against Chief Election Officer to block house-to-house registration
PPP supporters at High and Barrack Streets, Kingston, aiming their protest at the headquarters of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM)....
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Call elections now with existing voters’ list – Caribbean political scientist
Peter Wickham Political Scientist, Peter Wickham has recommended that President David Granger call general elections soon without house-to-house registration. Appearing...
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Caribbean Court says Granger’s gov’t in “caretaker” mode, elections must be determined locally
The Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) on Friday ruled that it is for Guyana's President, Opposition Leader, Parliament and the...
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