Full staff complement to man GECOM’s elections preparations by mid-October -HPS


The Guyana Government has recently been re-assured by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), that constraints with respect to securing staffing for electoral and polling day activities, have since been addressed and a full-staff complement is expected on board by mid-October.
Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr. Roger Luncheon who made this announcement on Wednesday during a post-Cabinet briefing at the Office of the President, noted that thus far, two overseas observer missions from CARICOM and the Organization of American States (OAS) have since confirmed their participation.
The Commonwealth Secretariat would also commission a feasibility mission subsequent to which a decision is expected to be made.
“The other invitees offered various explanations for not participating in the electoral observer mission for the 2011 elections. The public announcement by GECOM that was made that November 14 was its earliest ready date, from all intentions, the president would not be expected to set a polling date prior to this,” he said.
Contracts for the procurement of polling day equipment, tools and materials were also presented and approved by Cabinet and according to Dr. Luncheon, GECOM has assured that thus far, no ‘hiccups’ have been recorded as preparations are proceeding as planned.
“A revised list of electors has since been circulated to 17 political parties which have indicated their intention to participate, while GECOM has advised that an official list would be made available within one week’s time,” the HPS said.