MANY residents in the Cummings Lodge and Industry areas, along the East Coast of Demerara, took to the streets from early yesterday morning to cast their votes in this year’s General and Regional Elections.And to their credit, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) officers posted at the various polling stations in the respective communities were attentive and efficient as they discharged their responsibilities, ensuring the smooth flow of things throughout the day.

Many residents were seen casting their ballots at the Cummings Lodge Secondary School, at the community’s health centre, and at the Graham’s Hall Primary School.

Upon entering their respective places of poll, they were met by GECOM officers who readily guided each voter, ensuring they understood the procedures.

Many made it a point of abiding by the rules by not making known the party of their choice either by flaunting it on their nails, or by way of the hand-bands, caps or clothing they wore.

Some happily voiced their opinion on what they felt would be the outcome of the Elections. Whilst most were keen on supporting progress in Guyana, some were also keen on supporting change. But in all this, there was no sense of either rancour or race.
As the day wore on, residents who did not cast their votes in the morning showed up in the latter part of the day to cast their votes, following in the same pattern as obtained earlier.

By Shivanie Sugrim