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–37,979 persons eligible to do so in Reg. 2 ESSEQUIBIANS, particularly young people, are eager to cast their ballots in today’s highly-anticipated General and Regional Elections. On Sunday, the atmosphere in the predominantly agricultural region, was reportedly calm. According to the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), the Pomeroon-Supenaam District has 135 polling stations, with 37,979 eligible […]

…. GECOM assures nation all systems in place, observers all set  By Lisa Hamilton  THE Guyana Elections Com­mission (GECOM) bas given the assurance that all systems art in place for smooth elections today as Guyanese go to the polls to elect a new government. Over 600,000 Guyanese are eligible to vote in the 2020 General […]

-electorate runs final check to ensure they are on the list By Navendra Seoraj ELECTORS along the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) were making final checks to ensure that their names were on the list at various polling stations, especially those stations which were reshuffled by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), to avoid congestion.The Guyana […]

By Vanessa Braithwaite TODAY in Region 10, 33, 808 electors are expected to cast their votes at 125 polling stations. The atmosphere is pregnant with excitement and anxiety, as residents see themselves being first in line at their respective polling stations to exercise their democratic right. Polls will be opened at 06:00hrs sharp and there […]

BY Staff Reporter By Rabindra Rooplall in Mabaruma RESIDENTS of Mabaruma Region One (Barima-Waini) are upbeat and excited to cast their votes in today’s historic general and regional elections. This is the first time Mabaruma is participating in Regional and General elections since it was gazetted as a township. For businessman Monty Broomes, who operates […]

TODAY Guyanese go to the polls to decide what kind of government our country would have over the next five years. It is the sort of civic duty that is overladen with far-reaching consequences. And this election is by far one of the most significant. Here is hoping that Guyanese understand the responsibility that is […]

….first-time voters anxious to exercise their democratic right AS the populate prepares to cast ballots today, many are praying for a peaceful and violence-free election as they make their way to their various polling stations to vote for the political party of their choice. Raquel Bacchus, a first-time voter, noted that she is elated to […]

–was caught campaigning for PPP at Port Kaituma THE Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has fired a Presiding Officer who was spotted campaigning with the Opposition Peoples Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) recently at Port Kaituma in the North West District. Reports are that Sheldon Henry, who was expected to work today, Elections Day, at an area within […]

Dear Editor,THE wicked pen of Freddie Kissoon is at it again, attacking Justice Claudette Singh, Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM). This man’s behaviour is passing the mark. It is becoming unbearable to see how Kaieteur News allows him the freedom to make repeated nasty remarks about people. He does this to individuals he […]

Dear EditorA MOST noticeable feature of the unreasonable demands of those who seek power, are their inhuman attitudes being displayed to the well-being of the nation. This is unmistakable in their quest for power at all costs; and we have seen this unmistaken disregard for life being displayed in the attitude of certain front men […]