–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 voters. Of that number, 12,088 are from the Pomeroon Riverine area.

A drive around the various communities in the Cinderella County during the course of the day on Sunday revealed that many persons are excited about the elections, and based on conversations they reportedly had with drivers, residents and farmers, they are hoping to vote early.

Nineteen-year-old Yashoda Sukhdeo, who hails from Golden Fleece, is excited to vote for the first time. According to her, voting effects change in a democratic society. “It’s my democratic right, and I was just waiting on this to go and put my ‘X’,” she told the Guyana Chronicle. “I am a little nervous, but I want my vote to count. So I would ensure that I neatly mark my ‘X’,” she added.

Meanwhile, 75-year-old Baby Loaknauth, a seasoned voter, said though she is not as healthy as she was during previous elections, she intends to cast her vote early. She plans to get up very early, say her prayers, and then head out to the Polling Station to cast her vote.

Andy Jaglall, who hails from Region Two but now lives in Canada, said that given the significance of this year’s elections, he decided to return home to exercise his franchise.
Ravi Lakhan also came back from England to cast his vote. Lakhan said he secured his flight well in advance so he could be in Guyana to vote. He also ensured that his name is on the list. Lakhan, who hails from Middlesex Village, said that many young people in his area are eager to vote. “I am back home for a reason,” Lakhan said, “and I will be assisting many persons to polling stations. I want to ensure that persons get their democratic right to vote, so I will be using my vehicle to assist.”

Several political activists said they will be transporting persons to the various polling stations.

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…. 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 and Regional Elections. 

“We are well prepared,” GECOM Chairman, Justice (Ret’d) Claudette Singh told Kaieteur Radio on Sunday. “We are prepared to deliver free, fair and credible elections. Everything has been put in place towards transparency.” 

There are some 2,339 poll­ing stations across the IO ad­ministrative regions and nine political parties are competing in the general elections and 11 in the regional elections. Justice Singh said that it has been quite a journey to E-Day, but it has alI been worth it to ensure that Guyanese get the right to partic­ipate in this democratic process. “All of our logistics operations, they were all put in place. Ballot papers and all election materials have been shipped to the different locations,” she said. She noted that lights were also being placed at the tents being used as polling places and there will be ample security at each polling place, as well as portable toilets and water.

While there was a recent issue regarding congestion and distance at polling places in Mon Repos and Foulis, the same has been rectified and residents were notified. Asked whether there were any outstanding challenges, Singh said: “At this point in time I would say no; nothing that one cannot handle.” She said that GECOM will endeavour to bring Guyanese results of the elections at “the earliest possible time” with due consideration for possible recounts.

ELECTION OBSERVERS IN PLACE

Meanwhile, several EOMs told the Guyana Chronicle on Sunday that they too were ready to oversee the process to ensure that all actions are in keeping with established laws. It is the largest contingent of EOMs Guyana has ever had in its history. “Our observers are all ready,” European Union (EU) EOM Press Officer, Evan Eberle told the Guyana Chronicle. “Each observer will go out and visit polling stations tomorrow.”

A team of over 50 EU observers are in Guyana, made up of both long and short-term observers and led by Estonian Politician and Chief Observer, Urmas Paet. The EU’s EOM will issue a preliminary statement of its initial findings on March 4, while a more comprehensive final report, including recommendations for future elections, will be presented approximately two to three months later.

Spread across Guyana

On the other hand, The Carter Center’s 40-member team will be spread out across Guyana, led by Co-Chairs former Prime Minister of Senegal, Madame Aminata Toure and Attorney-at-Law, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees and grandson of former US President Carter, Jason Carter. “We have sent all our different short-term observers after fully briefing them and training them on the procedures for the polling and counting and tabulation. We have at least one team in every region of the country,” Senior Electoral Adviser to the Center, Carlos Valenzuela, said. They too will issue a preliminary statement on March 4, and a final report on a later date.

Over at the 11-member Commonwealth Observer Group, Programme Officer Sonali Campion said that all observers are ready for the task at hand today. “Observers were deployed on Friday and they’re doing their local preparations and finding out where the polling stations are and speaking to local stakeholders and they attended the closing rallies,” she said. Commonwealth Observers will be in every region except One and Eight, but will be working along with other international EOMs to cover the outstanding regions. Chairing the group is former Prime Minister of Barbados, Owen Arthur. An interim statement on the group’s preliminary findings will be issued on March 4, while a final report will be prepared and submitted to Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland, QC.

Meanwhile, the 17-member CARICOM EOM held a final planning session yesterday. They will assemble at the end of Election Day activities for a de-briefing session, after which the Chief of Mission, Cynthia Combie Martyr, will issue a preliminary statement. Altogether, the GECOM Chair has advised: “I would ask every elector to be out there. It is their responsibility to cast their ballots; it is their constitutional right to vote and I would ask them to do so as responsible citizens of Guyana.”

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-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 Chronicle, on Sunday, visited the villages of Foulis and Mon Repos to examine the alternative arrangements.

This publication observed that there were four tents (polling stations) in place at the playfield in Foulis; five polling stations at the Mon Repos primary and nursery schools; two stations at the Mon Repos Market Tarmac; and two at the Mon Repos Health Centre.
According to information from GECOM, a total of 3,195 persons are slated to vote at the various polling stations in Mon Repos. Residents were seen checking the lists, which were posted at the various polling stations, to ensure that they are not left out of the process. Residents of Mon Repos said they welcomed the reshuffling of polling stations in that area because the initial arrangement would have resulted in congestion.

Late last week, Public Relations Officer of GECOM, Yolanda Ward said there were initially two polling places in Mon Repos, but it was increased to five polling places. Additionally, she said the polling place at the former Regional Democratic Council (RDC) office in Foulis was moved to “Jai’s workshop.”

Early this month, Chief Elections Officer (CEO), Keith Lowenfield announced that there would be 2,352 polling stations, inclusive of 131 private residences, of which 91 of the private residences are in Region Four (Demerara-Mahaica). However, moving towards the ideal, GECOM was making a special effort to reduce the number of private residences used as polling places.

The commission has since made the list of private-residence polling places available to political parties, and they have been using their own intelligence to highlight residences with which they may have issues due to real or perceived political affiliation.

The People’s Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C), however, believes that the reduction could cause congestion at some of the polling stations. This concern was raised by the party during a meeting with Chairperson of GECOM, Justice (Ret’d) Claudette Singh, the six GECOM commissioners and the CEO, last Tuesday.

Leader of the Opposition, Bharrat Jagdeo, subsequent to the meeting, told media operatives that the PPP/C requested that the number of polling places in Mon Repos, Foulis, Kildonan and Chesney be reviewed.

While a decision was taken to review the placement of polling stations in those areas, the GECOM Chair made it clear that there was no decision made to return to private residences, but rather for Lowenfield to address complaints of congestion and possibly find other public places or neutral venues.

“We never agreed to go back to private residences. The PPP made complaints about congestion at polling stations and these seem meritorious and so the CEO was tasked with addressing this…” Justice Singh told the Guyana Chronicle.

She said the CEO would have to meet with his returning officers in the specific areas where the PPP/C had raised the concerns and address the issue regarding congestion.

“They said for example there is one school where there are several polling stations, but only one gate…so we will be trying to relocate around 3000 people from voting at that venue to other places…” Justice Singh explained. She also rubbished claims that the commission was discriminating against the PPP/C and attempting to disenfranchise its supporters.

The Carter Center, in a preliminary statement on May 27, 2015 and under the heading ‘Location of polling stations’ stated: “Because of the lack of state establishments in some areas, 166 (or seven per cent) of these stations were located in private buildings and residences. While the establishment of polling stations on private property did not seem to negatively influence public confidence in the electoral process, The Carter Center recommends that GECOM take steps in future elections to ensure that citizens can cast their ballots in a neutral environment free from intimidation.”

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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 is expected to be a queue at if not all, but most polling stations at the opening of polls.

On Sunday, regional officials and party representatives were still in campaign mode, urging residents to vote in favour of their party. Sound trucks were traversing the various communities calling on the electorate to come out in their numbers. Residents in Region 10 are hopeful that today’s (Monday) proceedings will be a smooth and uneventful one, more so that the Region 10 police ranks have given the assurance that systems are in place in terms of security and keeping law and order intact, in the eventuality of a hiccup.

Commander of Region 10, Hugh Winter, told the Guyana Chronicle that ranks will be at polling stations throughout the day, securing all 125 ballot boxes.

APNU+AFC candidate Jermaine Figueira said his party is expecting a smooth polling day and he is confident that with the systems put in place by GECOM, this will be done. In relation to voter turnout, Figueira said from the feedback on the ground, it is expected that today’s election will see a big turnout at the polls.

“We expect that the turnout will supersede that of 2015, despite rumours of alleged plots of unrest within the community. We have alerted the police as we have gotten their confidence that everything will be done in decency and order. We have encouraged our supporters to go out exceedingly early, so most of the voting will be finish by 12:00 pm,” he said.

Similar sentiments were shared by PPP/C candidate Dexter Harding, who said he too expects a smooth day and is confident that the police will do their work. He encouraged not only residents of Region 10, but Guyanese at large to respect the results of the elections, so that there will be a peaceful aftermath. “We are fully charged; it will be a large turn out tomorrow. I want to encourage all Guyanese, despite which party wins, make the right decision for Guyana. If we try to burn buildings and destroy infrastructure, it is a step backward for Guyana. Let us encourage an atmosphere of peace,” Harding said.

ANXIOUS AND EXCITED

Over in Ituni, resident Keisha Griffith said the atmosphere in the small mining community is mixed as residents are excited, but still anxious as to what will take place post-elections. In Ituni, there is only one polling station she said, and systems have been put in place in terms of security.

While parties have also made preparations to assist the electorate with transportation and whatever is needed to ensure they cast their ballots, citizens have also volunteered to serve in this regard in their respective communities.
Anthony White of Amelia’s Ward said he will be providing shuttling services for residents, particularly those living far from the polling stations.

“Amelia’s Ward is a very big community and there are only four polling stations. Many persons, especially the elderly and disabled will have a difficulty getting there, so I went into my own pocket to ensure these persons get to the polling stations,” White said. “We will also be providing them with water and whatever else is needed.”

Amelia’s Ward resident Jonelle Archer said she will be exercising her franchise because she was not able to do so for the 2015 elections, neither the following two local government elections. “What I am grateful [for] is that I was able to get registered because the last three times I was unable to return all the way to where I used to live in another region to vote, because that was where I was registered years ago, so today, I will be first in line to cast my ballot.”

Archer will be given stiff competition, as first-time voter Laylan Duggin, who is also voting at the Linden Foundation Secondary School, said she intends to be first in line. She said after attending two community meetings at three rallies, she is very hyped about the elections and is encouraging all other youths and first-time voters to exercise their franchise.

“These elections are about us, we need to go out and vote and let our voices be represented in the ballot paper. We were given a chance to get registered and we should not let that chance waste, since many people stood up in the sun protesting to ensure we were not disenfranchised,” Duggin said.

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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 a guesthouse and catering service in Mabaruma, he is excited to vote on Elections Day. Broomes noted that at the last general elections, many persons were not interested in going out to vote, but on this occasion everyone is interested in heading out to exercise their franchise.

He said there are many young people in the district and noted that after the elections, government needs to develop more education and technical institutions in the region. So far, he said that he is very pleased with the new roadways and developments in Mabaruma. He is also anticipating implementation of the solar farm in the district to contribute to a stable electricity supply.

The 400-kilowatt solar-powered farm at Khan’s Hill, Mabaruma is expected to provide an additional 17 hours of electricity to the 3,000–plus residents of the Barima-Waini community. The solar farm is being built by the Ministry of Public Infrastructure and will be managed by the Hinterland Electrification Company Incorporated. The farm was constructed by German company Meeco, at a cost of $227M.

Meanwhile, the businessman further stated that there is need for a bank in Mabaruma. “We already have one in Kaituma, but we need one in Mabaruma, most of the times when changing cheques the most that can be changed is $250,000.” He explained that persons in the district should not be forced to head to Georgetown to change large cheques, since that would be placing them in a risky situation.

For Derrick Fernandes, he will be heading out early along with his family to vote. For him, a father of three, more schools are needed for the youthful population in the region.

Fernandes said that whatever is the outcome of the elections he is hoping for many developmental opportunities to occur in Mabaruma. He said this is his second time voting.
David Broomes, who works as a driver and is also a mechanic, said he will be voting on Elections Day and there is a sense that many persons will vote. “I would like to see more infrastructures, in terms of the road, better medical facilities…” he noted. Otherwise he said things are developing in the region.

According to Goocharan James, a security guard, he is excited along with many other residents of the district to vote on Elections Day. A father of one from the community of Waikrabi, James is a part-time cobbler. He said the government has done a good job but more needs to be focused as a collective on helping to develop agriculture in the region. A total of 660,998 persons are registered to vote in the 2020 general and regional elections. Of that number 8,369 members of the joint services voted on Friday last and 83 ambassadors and Guyanese serving overseas also voted.

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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 placed on them to ensure that today’s

exercise bears the kind of fruit that would reflect the better side of us.
No election result will satisfy all the contestants; there will be victors, and those who will not quite make the mark. But in the end, all Guyana should be winners. The burden of democracy commands us to respect the rules we agree to, and fall in line when the majority prevails. Towards this end, we call on our top leadership to ensure that we emerge from today as a more mature nation that our children can be proud of. Against that background, our message today is one of peace and maturity.

There is always the temptation by political parties to push the envelope, even on Election Day, as they search for advantage over their opponents. How many times have we not heard of instances where parties are swayed to tamper with the electoral process? We urge our leaders to help GECOM deliver the cleanest elections possible. The integrity of the process matters, especially in an environment that is as tense as ours. There must be pressure on those who would like to engage in muddying the waters to cease and desist.

We call on the political parties to ensure that citizens are allowed to cast their votes free from harassment and intimidation by those who often appoint themselves as guardians and enforcers of communities. In areas where some voters may be deemed a minority, representatives of the majority sometimes use that status to intimidate the perceived minority. Such actions are a far cry from the democracy to which we aspire. Let every citizen in all communities go to the polls and cast their vote, free from undue pressure and threats from partisan enforcers. Today must be a day when freedom of association must be upheld in its entirety.

We are aware that in certain communities there are those who are well-practiced in the art of electoral manipulation. One practice is to try to bully election workers. This publication calls for very strict policing of such actions. Polling Day workers, whether they are from GECOM or from the respective political parties, must be left to do their jobs with the kind of impartiality that would yield outcomes that all parties and all sides can accept. No doubt, our armed forces are called upon to be as vigilant as possible to thwart any attempts to sully the process. Today must be a day when we can look the world in its face and demonstrate our maturity as a nation. Parties must move beyond rhetoric, and ensure that their supporters adhere to the code of conduct to which they agreed.

There is always the threat of violence on Election Day; it is a day when tempers are bound to flare. But the watchwords of peace and tranquility must roam the country. We want peaceful elections. There has been much talk of the role of citizens on this day. The first duty is to vote. Then, as we await the results, let there be calm. An election that is riveted with violence or the threat of violence is not to the benefit of our country. We have come too far as a civilisation to let violent instincts rule our hearts and minds on this crucial day. Today must be a day when we resolutely turn our faces away from violence.
The world is watching Guyana; the new status as a potentially oil-rich country has set the gaze of the international community upon us. Apart from the local, international and regional observer groups, these elections are being covered by several international and regional media. It is a testimony to the importance of this day that others have shown an avid interest in what happens here. The rest of the world must see the face of a Guyana that recognises its new status as a place of global importance.

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….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 be voting for the first time since she recently celebrated her 18th birthday in October of last year and is now eligible to exercise her democratic right as a proud citizen of Guyana.

However, Bacchus is hoping for a smooth and clean election across Guyana. She added that she is hoping that after elections everything remains calm and whichever political party is elected into government remains true to their manifesto and policies.

“I just hope that this election brings about some change and unity and I hope the next government stick to their plans and help this country to go forward,” the young voter stated.

Another first-time voter, Roxanne Austin, noted that she is anxious to cast her ballot; however, she noted that the anticipation is tense given all the fuss that was made by politicians.

Nevertheless, the young voter is enthusiastic that Guyanese will put aside their political affiliations and remain respectful to each other so that the country will see a peaceful and violence-free election for the year 2020.

Meanwhile some of the older stalwarts expressed similar hopes for elections day 2020.
Kalawatie Singh, a store owner, noted that she is keeping a positive mind for elections and is praying that Guyanese everywhere respect each other’s choice and keep the peace during and after the elections. Singh’s convenience store is considered as a melting pot in the rural community of Nootenzuil and as such, she noted it is a pity that politics tend to divide Guyanese.

“If we can celebrate for Mashramani and cricket together, why we can’t get along during election time? After election we still got to live together… we got to work together and be cooperative… this racism thing needs to done,” Singh stated.

Troy Adams, a fruit vendor, noted that he will come out early in the morning and set up his stand to catch some early morning customers. However he will make his way to his polling station around midday time when he believes there will not be a crowd.
Despite the heckling and vulgar remarks from supporters from the major political parties, Adams stated that he is hopeful that persons will remain calm and keep the peace during the day and after.

Judith Lepps stated that given Guyana’s history, she is praying for the best and hoping that persons remain calm during elections day and the days leading up to the results.
“I am praying that everything goes smooth on elections day…I am praying for all of Guyana,” the pensioner stated.

Meanwhile, United States Ambassador to Guyana, Sarah Ann Lynch, said there is great interest in Washington for free and fair elections here and she urged all parties to accept the results.

In a terse statement on Saturday, Lynch said all eyes are on Guyana this week. “I just returned from the worldwide U.S. Ambassador’s conference in Washington and there is great interest in free, fair and peaceful Guyanese elections on March 2.”

“I encourage all registered voters to exercise their franchise in a peaceful manner and to allow others to do the same. Good luck to all the parties. After the people of Guyana have spoken, the United States stands ready to work with the next democratically-elected administration, and I encourage all parties to respect the outcome,” the ambassador said.

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–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 the Matarkai sub-region in Region One (Barima-Waini), called ‘Eyelash’, received notice from GECOM officials at Port Kaituma earlier on Sunday that his services were terminated.

Residents told the Guyana Chronicle that after a photograph surfaced on Saturday night with Henry campaigning with the PPP, they made it their duty to visit the GECOM office in the area to ensure that the matter was being dealt with.

Several days ago, GECOM was forced to fire another Presiding Officer, Jenny Shaw, from the Enmore area, on the East Coast of Demerara, after she was seen campaigning with the PPP.

Like all other staff members, the role of a Presiding Officer is crucial to the polling station, as he or she is responsible for the efficient operation of the station to which they are assigned, and ensuring that it functions in an orderly manner at all times.
The official task is to determine the six-digit number for the stamp (official mark) in the presence of Polling Day Staff and Polling Agents.

He/she also ensures that persons other than voters, e.g. Certified Political Party Agents, attending the Polling Station are authorised to enter, and are in possession of Identity Cards issued by GECOM.

One of the more import roles of the Presiding Officer is that he/she, when called upon, determines whether a person is eligible to vote.

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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 doesn’t like or who he thinks is not toeing the opposition’s line. Only bullies behave this way.

The shameless bullies will stop at nothing in their efforts to influence the outcome of the election. They have no regard for the will of the people. They hate the independence of GECOM as a constitutional office. Coming close to the end of the recount, the competition is on to see who can attack Justice Singh more. The letter sections will be flooded with hate. The writers forget that these hate mails are not a reflection of Justice Singh. The hatred is a reflection of those who pen them. Their poor souls are demented or tormented. May God have mercy on them.

This looks like a sexist attack on Justice Singh. I am sure the good people in Guyana and around the world are amazed at the lowdown sexist assaults. Some men would have preferred her bowing to them or at home cleaning house, cooking and scrubbing pots. Some feel less having strong, independent and proud women around. They forget that her years on the bench prepared her for this sort of evil and she will not be intimidated or shamed.

I wonder how some men feel around any women much less a competent and professional woman like Justice Singh. The question is: does this behaviour of those men and Freddie towards Justice Singh surprise you?

These people have no shame. No doubt some women will support the nasty attacks because of politics. They are just like the men. They cannot see the difference between attacking the lady and respectfully disagreeing. All of them do not care what the world thinks about them. They do not care how the world sees them. They do not care what example they set for their loved ones. Shame on them! Shame on Freddie!

Yours Sincerely
B. Beniprashad Rayman

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Dear Editor
A 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 of the PPP/C, which is really representative of the pole position of their opposition party – more work stations, regardless of the risk that becomes imminent because of more electoral staff that will be needed.

The fact that the relevant authorities would have finally not given permission for the extension of any further mechanism, give credence to the fact that the lives and welfare of citizens were not to be compromised, to satisfy the lust for power. In fact, before this well- considered decision, which led to the announcement, there had begun a narrative, the usual disgusting and defamatory attempt, levelled against the President and coalition government, that they were using the fact of the Covid -19 pandemic to slow the recount process, hence its entirety that is still on-going. One would have also observed the usual contrived collective of bug nuisances, the small parties, which continue to parrot the diversionary line of the PPP/C. And this is the tragedy in this country of a section of the nation that for wholly racist, self-interest reasons, allows itself to be led astray by their political party. How could such an accusation, totally asinine, be made against the President and his administration, when the direction of the nation’s health and welfare in the battle against the Covid-19 lies in the hands of the nation’s health authorities? This is squarely ignorance of an incomparable type, and could have only originated from those who continue to deceive.

Even one of the senior ABCE diplomatic representatives, was perhaps shamelessly misled, by sending out the following message, to the effect that the shouts for a recount were growing louder; of course by that cabal construct of cubby-holes, obviously brought into being to assist in the criminal fraud, that we see have been perpetuated on Guyana. One wonders if that diplomat was so dunce, or deliberately naïve, or simply dimwitted, to repeat what was patently a falsity. But so much for interfering in a country’s sovereign affair.

Regards
Earl Hamilton

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