THE atmosphere on the Essequibo Coast yesterday was peaceful and quiet as residents patiently awaited the announcement of the results of the National and Regional elections by the Guyana Elections Commission.In the meantime, the Pomeroon-Supenaam Region returned to normalcy, as children attended schools, rice farmers continued ploughing and chipping their fields in the backdam and fishermen went back to sea after elections day.

According to reports, the commercial center of the town was also busy during the day, with minibuses and taxis at the Anna Regina park transporting passengers to Charity, Supenaam, Suddie and other areas across the coast.
Government offices were also functioning as normal along with private businesses, banks, supermarkets, gas stations, markets, restaurants, shops and post offices.

The county of Essequibo is usually one of peace, togetherness, love and harmony and the announcement of the results of the election is expected to be accepted by all Essequibians in a peaceful manner.

According to many persons, they want the results to be announced so the next government can get on with the building and transformation of the country. Residents said the elections had taken a lot out of them and whoever is declared the winner will be respected.
Meanwhile many residents of the Region have commended the GECOM staff for conducting an efficient election on Monday.
Residents said the staff which operated in a very efficient and professional manner must be thanked for doing a good job.
Residents said also that the police must be congratulated for maintaining peace and order at polling stations during the voting period and after the closing of poll.
(Rajendra Prabhulall)