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The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) has won Region Eight (Potaro-Siparuni), the official results from the Region show, adding to the stunning defeat of the PNC-led APNU in the 2025 general and regional elections. The PPP secured 2,872 votes, with APNU barely scraping 276. It was a definitive loss for a party that had control of…
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See below full statement issued by GECOM: GHRA and partner Organisations Must Desist from Making Pronouncements Aimed at Undermining the Integrity September 1, 2025, General and Regional Elections   The Guyana Elections Commission has taken note of an undated and unsigned document that is currently in circulation, apparently by the Guyana Human Rights Association. The…
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General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo, on Tuesday night said Statements of Poll (SOPs) from polling stations all across the country show the PPP winning the elections, an achievement the party is happy about. “As you can see from those SOPs, the PPP has won the elections with a…
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Long described as impenetrable fortresses of the PNC-led APNU, Regions Four and Ten recorded historic defeats for that party in Monday’s general and regional elections. Based on Statements of Poll (SOPs) released by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), the ruling People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/Civic) is projected to win Region Four and newcomer We Invest…
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Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali, 45, is projected to win a second term in office following general and regional elections held on Monday. Results from most election poll statements posted online by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), show that Dr Ali and the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) have won the majority of votes. In a…
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The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Election Observation Mission (CEOM) has commended the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) for its efforts to enhance transparency in Monday’s General and Regional Elections, particularly through the introduction of the electronic transmission and public display of Statements of Poll (SOPs). By law, GECOM is now mandated to upload all SOPs on their…
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See below full statement issued by GECOM: The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has noted the circulation of a Facebook post allegedly by ‘Melly Mel’ accusing GECOM of opening ballot boxes in districts 3, 4 and 6, respectively. These allegations are blatantly false and are clearly designed to cause public confusion and chaos. In this regard,…
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Statement by the Bar Association of Guyana on their preliminary Observations of the 2025 general and regional elections held on 1st September, 2025: The Bar Association of Guyana was accredited by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) as a Local Observer of the 2025 General and Regional Elections, which were held on 1st September 2025. Acting…
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See below statement issued by President Dr Irfaan Ali: I thank and congratulate every Guyanese for peacefully exercising their democratic right on the 1st of September. As GECOM continues the process of uploading, verification, and tabulation, I urge all to celebrate our democratic values as we open another chapter in the development of our beautiful…
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General Secretary of the People’s Progressive Party Civic (PPP/C) Dr. Bharrat Jagdeo Monday night urged citizens to be patient for election results but said the PPP has the “macro” picture and “it’s a good picture.” “We have a macro picture, and as far as I see, it’s a good picture. “You don’t have to wait…
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