Commonwealth observers deployed to polling stations nationwide, as Guyana normal elections will get underway 

Observers from the Commonwealth are on obligation, all through Guyana – at Charity, Georgetown, New Amsterdam, Lethem and Linden, as residents select their representatives.  

Commonwealth Observers arrived at polling stations in time for opening at 6am and can observe the voting course of till the polls shut at 6pm. In line with their mandate, they’ll observe the counting of votes and tabulation of outcomes. 

Observer Group Chairperson, Mrs Fekitamoeloa Katoa ‘Utoikamanu, former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Tonga, who’s following the method from Georgetown, was on the polling station on the Guyana National Commission for UNESCO as the primary ballots had been solid. 

She mentioned:

“This is my first go to to Guyana, however Small Island Developing States are my lived expertise. The Commonwealth’s magnificence lies in contributing to the democratic processes of nations with shared similarities, cultures, and challenges.  

Our presence right here showcases the Commonwealth’s dedication to democratic values and ideas. Notably, this yr marks 45 years of the Commonwealth’s election remark work in member nations, and its eighth election remark mission to this nation since 1992, underscoring the Commonwealth’s partnership with Guyana to strengthen its democracy.”  

First-time voter Annastacya Phillips, 22, mentioned:

“it feels empowering to know that my vote can affect Guyana’s subsequent authorities and what Guyanese might expertise within the subsequent 5 years. I’m completely happy to be a part of such an unprecedented second in Guyana.  

⁠To have commonwealth observers throughout the electoral course of provides me additional reassurance that Guyana will expertise free and honest elections.” 

A complete of two,790 polling stations have been arrange throughout the nation with 757,690 electors registered to decide on who ought to lead and characterize them for the subsequent 5 years. 

Members of the Commonwealth assist group have already noticed pre-poll day preparations and the voting of the Disciplined Services, which incorporates the Guyana Police Force, Guyana Defence Force, and Guyana Prison Service, which was held on 22 August. 

The Commonwealth is supporting the Guyana Elections Commission via the appointment of two electoral consultants, who’re helping the fee in fulfilling its mandate. This assist is a part of the Commonwealth’s complete method to electoral help, which includes working with nations all through all the election cycle. 

The Commonwealth Observer Group will difficulty an interim assertion in a press convention in Georgetown on 3 September 2025. 
 

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