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Elections in Guyana

Statement by Marie Harf, Deputy Spokesperson Washington -The United States congratulates ‎the people of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana on holding successful elections on May 11.  We look forward to working with newly-elected President David Granger and all those who were also elected to office.  We also look forward to supporting President Granger’s efforts to promote inclusive governance ...
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Joint Statement: Guyana Has Had a Free and Fair Election

Dr. Nicole Giles, High Commissioner, Canadian High Commission Gregory Quinn, High Commissioner, British High Commission Bryan Hunt, Chargé d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy Georgetown – The Embassy of the United States of America and the High Commissions ‎of the United Kingdom and Canada wish to reiterate our strong and considered opinion that the voting and tabulation processes in ...
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U.S. Embassy Stands by its Assessment of Free, Fair, and Credible Electoral Process

Georgetown – The United States Embassy is in receipt of the recent allegations made by the Peoples Progressive Party/Civic (PPP/C) and has looked into the claims. Nothing contained therein changes our baseline assessment of the electoral process. Based on our observations of the polling, counting, and tabulation process and the conclusions reached by other international ...
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After the Polls: A Time for Patience

The U.S. Embassy congratulates the Guyanese people on the democratic process that we observed in yesterday’s elections. It was heartening to witness the enthusiasm with which Guyanese voters participated in the electoral process which will ultimately choose their next government. The Guyana Elections Commission has once again done a credible job in ensuring that this ...
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World Press Freedom 2015: Let Journalism Thrive!

By United States of America Embassy Georgetown Chargé d’Affaires Bryan Hunt World Press Freedom Day in Guyana has special meaning in 2015.  The country is approaching national elections and it is critically important for the press to provide fair and balanced coverage to educate and inform Guyanese citizens about the issues and the positions of ...
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