This is the electoral season of numbers, spreadsheets and tables; they are everywhere. This numerical deluge is being driven by the high political passions due to the just concluded general and regional elections. In this context, numbers are being thrown around in the service of political interests. In the course of this occurrence, invariably, confusion […]
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‘Crucial meeting of GECOM today’
….to examine CEO report, possible declaration–commissioners hope for amicable solution in spite of contrasting views As on many previous occasions, Commissioners of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) will be heading into what could possibly be their last meeting prior to a declaration, in spite of their disparate views on what should be done. Ultimately, what […]
What is Critical for Guyana at this Point, is Not a Declaration but a Solution!
Dear Editor, One of the best things that could have happen for me is for the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres to comment on the Guyana March 2, 2020 General and Regional Elections. Firstly, let me state that I have the utmost respect for the United Nations and the Secretary General, as well as […]
The final report on the elections is in: the ball is with the GECOM Chairperson
THIS past week has seen a variety of legal opinions. There was the ruling by the Caribbean Court of Justice. It appeared to suggest that the Chief Elections Officer cannot, on his own, and using information at his disposal, determine valid votes. Then there was the most recent spate of communication between the Chairperson of […]
The CCJ Ruling: Unintended Consequences
WHAT a difference a few days could make in a journey that has lasted over four months. On Wednesday last, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) handed down what many consider to be a defining decision. First, the CCJ was asked to determine whether it had jurisdiction to hear a case which emanated from the […]
Small parties urge swift declaration
criticise CEO for delavs SEVERAL of the small parties that participated in the March 2, 2020 elections on Friday urged a swift declaration of the results of the polls, even as they criticised the chief Elections Officers for holding up the process. On Friday, the CEO, Keith Lowen field, instead of submitting an Elections Report, […]
PPP/C says CCJ never invalidated recount process
OUTRAGED over the fact that the Chief Elections Officer Keith Lowenfield reverted to the declarations made by returning officers in March, the People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), on Saturday objected to the Elections Report which was submitted to Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Justice (Ret’d) Claudette Singh. The chief elections officer, ahead of his […]
‘Nothing stops a declaration’
By Svetlana Marshall WITH the Chief Elections Officer’s Elections Report showing a win for the A Partnership for National Unity + Alliance For Change (APNU+AFC), the Coalition’s Chief Spokesman, Joseph Harmon wants the results of the General and Regional Elections be declared, and President David Granger sworn in for a second term in Office.The Elections […]
GECOM needs to move ahead so the nations can settle in to be governed by a President identified as a result of a fair process
Dear Editor As human beings, we all have our beliefs and interpretation of past and current events. This shapes our attitudes and in the case of the media, editorial policy and proclivities. The present situation in Guyana requires all of us to leap beyond these proclivities or if we prefer prejudices for the sake of […]
GECOM Chairman must now follow the law
Dear Editor The Guyana Elections Commission Chief Elections Officer Mr. Keith Lowenfield has submitted his report to the Chairman. Mr. Lowenfield has done so within the constitutional provisions and the law. He has acted prudently, judiciously and legally. It is now imperative that Madam Justice (Rtd) Claudette Singh concludes the process by also acting within […]