Commonwealth to observe general elections Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey will deploy a Commonwealth Observer Group (COG) to observe the forthcoming general and regional elections in Guyana, scheduled for 1 September 2025. The article Commonwealth to observe general elections appeared first on Stabroek News.
GECOM to bar use of cell phones in polling stations -in bid to preserve ballot secrecy The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) last night announced that it had decided to introduce a comprehensive set of measures to prohibit the use of cell phones in polling stations for the September 1, 2025 General and Regional Elections. The article GECOM to bar use of cell phones in polling stations appeared first on Stabroek News.
Local banks may be ‘over-complying’ in accounts closures – Carter Center pre-election statement -says it has received `allegations from opposition and new parties of an atmosphere of fear among public sector workers, local business owners, and community members, who are concerned about losing their jobs or future economic opportunities if they do not display support for the ruling party’ In a pre-election statement, the US-based Carter Center yesterday expressed concern that local banks may be “over-complying” with US sanctions in the closure of accounts of persons associated with We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) whose presidential candidate Azruddin Mohamed faces US OFAC strictures. The article Local banks may be ‘over-complying’ in accounts closures – Carter Center pre-election statement appeared first on Stabroek News.
Four cops accused of $4m theft from Chinese businessman An inspector and three police ranks are under open arrest at the Tactical Services Unit (TSU) over an allegation that they stole $4 million from a Chinese businessman during a ‘stop and search’ exercise. The article Four cops accused of $4m theft from Chinese businessman appeared first on Stabroek News.
Carter Center sees signs of misuse of state resources, state media The US-based Carter Center which will be monitoring the upcoming general elections said yesterday that it has seen signs of the misuse of state resources and the state media. The article Carter Center sees signs of misuse of state resources, state media appeared first on Stabroek News.
WIN leader thronged by supporters in Stabroek Market -says protecting PM candidate from PPP/C targeting We Invest in Nationhood (WIN) presidential candidate Azruddin Mohamed was yesterday thronged by supporters in Stabroek Market and said that his party will not name a Prime Ministerial candidate as yet as the person will likely be targeted by the governing PPP/C. The article WIN leader thronged by supporters in Stabroek Market appeared first on Stabroek News.
Reconstructed North Ruimveldt Secondary commissioned President Irfaan Ali on Monday commissioned the new block of the North Ruimveldt Secondary School, which was rebuilt following the devastating fire of June 2021. The article Reconstructed North Ruimveldt Secondary commissioned appeared first on Stabroek News.
Body of Tuschen miner found in Puruni River Police in Regional Division #7, on Monday recovered the body of a male from the Puruni River (approximately two minutes from the landing). The article Body of Tuschen miner found in Puruni River appeared first on Stabroek News.
SN reporter wins top honour at first Women and Gender Equality Media Awards -for Mahdia fire story Stabroek News reporter Khadidja Ba was yesterday awarded first place in the Women and Gender Equality Commission’s Media Awards, held for the first time in partnership with the University of Guyana’s Centre for Communication Studies, UG’s Institute of Gender Studies and the Guyana Press Association. The article SN reporter wins top honour at first Women and Gender Equality Media Awards appeared first on Stabroek News.
Police force acquires 21 new vehicles, 20 motorbikes The Guyana Police Force (GPF) yesterday received a major transportation boost with the acquisition of 21 brand-new 2025 Toyota Hilux Double Cab Pickup vehicles and 20 Honda XR 150 motorcycles. The article Police force acquires 21 new vehicles, 20 motorbikes appeared first on Stabroek News.