Guyana

–President Ali says   President, Dr. Irfaan Ali, today, confirmed that Guyana’s security forces are on alert following reports of gunfire from the Venezuelan shore on the eve of the national elections. Speaking after casting his ballot in Leonora this morning, the president acknowledged that the incident was “concerning” but stressed that the […]

–President Ali tells supporters, expresses confidence as process progresses   President Irfaan Ali expressed strong confidence in his party’s prospects at the polls today but urged supporters to cast their ballots to “seal the victory.” Speaking moments after voting at the Leonora Technical Institute, the President described the 2025 campaign as […]

— as mission sets up statistical hub for efficient transmission of information The European Union’s Election Observer Mission here in Guyana has established a data hub in Georgetown, allowing for information from observers who have been fanned out across the country to be efficiently recorded. This is according Chief Observer of the European Union […]

Emphasising a commitment to transparency and accuracy, Jason Carter, Head of the Carter Centre’s 2025, General and Regional Elections Observer Mission here in Guyana, has stated that the goal is to ensure conclusions about the electoral process are based on verified evidence. Speaking to reporters at a Georgetown Kitty Polling Station , Carter shared that

–CEO Persaud affirms; says results could be known by September 3 –over 27,000 first-time voters registered to vote THE Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has affirmed that everything is in place and the commission is fully ready for the conduct of the General and Regional Elections across the country today. This was according to Chief Elections

–President Ali says in appeal to party leaders, candidates, all Guyanese WITH voters set to head to the polls today, President, Dr. Irfaan Ali has issued a national appeal, urging all citizens, especially political leaders and candidates, to uphold peace and maintain order as the electoral process unfolds. In an early Sunday broadcast message, the

–as Guyanese cast their vote, electoral process progresses DEPUTY Commissioner, Simon McBean and his administrative team for Division 4A, on Saturday, conducted a briefing for all ranks, ensuring every officer is fully prepared for their role today. The session held at the Guyana Police Force Academy (Georgetown) was a crucial step in the security […]

–anticipate smooth process ELECTION Day is upon us and Guyanese have expressed their excitement and enthusiasm to exercise their franchise at the polls today. It is also a national holiday; therefore, many persons are expected to just cast their votes and head back or go about their daily routines. These elections, like others gone by,

…appeals for unity, order at today’s polls Chairperson of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), Justice of Appeal (Ret’d) Claudette Singh has issued a call for calm and cooperation from all stakeholders. In a statement addressed to candidates, voters, local and international observers and members of the media on Sunday evening, Singh emphasised the […]

…all election materials remain safe, fully intact – GECOM A Joint Services patrol escorting ballot boxes for the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) came under fire on Sunday while travelling along the Upper Cuyuni River, Region Seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) near the Guyana-Venezuela border. Reports are that the incident occurred at approximately 14:30h in […]

A JOINT Services came under attack while transporting Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) officials and election materials near the Guyana-Venezuela border on Sunday.   According to a statement from the Joint Services, the incident occurred around 14:30 hrs in the vicinity of Bamboo, along the Upper Cuyuni River. The Joint Services reported that the patrol […]

FORMER New York City mayor Rudy Giuliani has been injured in a car accident in the US state of New Hampshire. Giuliani was a passenger in a Ford Bronco when it was struck from behind in the city of Manchester on Saturday evening, according to local police. “He was diagnosed with a fractured thoracic vertebrae,

As part of an initiative by the High Commission of India and Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre (SVCC), Guyana, to forge closer people to people ties and promoting Yoga, Ayurveda and Indian music and dance, a team from the High Commission and SVCC visited Region 5 and Region 6 and conducted Yoga and dance workshops coinciding The post India High Commission, […]

On the International Day for People of African Descent, celebrated each year on 31 August, United Nation (UN) Secretary-General (SG) António Guterres has called for justice, dignity and equality for people of African descent around the world. In his message, Guterres honoured the “extraordinary” contributions of people of African descent across every […]

St. Joseph Mercy Hospital will celebrate 80 years of dedicated service in 2025. In a press release in commemoration of the event, the hospital looked back at its origins and years of dedication and service that made it become one of the most prestigious hospitals in the country. According to the release, the idea for The post Mercy Hospital celebrates 80th […]