IN preparation for the General and Regional Elections scheduled for September 1, 2025, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has appointed ballot officers for members of the Disciplined Services, who are set to cast their votes ahead of the general electorate.

According to a notice published in the Official Gazette dated June 5, 2025, Chief Election Officer Vishnu Persaud formally appointed three individuals to oversee balloting within the respective security agencies.
The appointments are in accordance with Section 65I (1) (a) of the Representation of the People Act, Cap. 1:03.

The appointed officers are Areana Britton, who will serve as the Ballot Officer for the Guyana Defence Force, established under the Defence Act, Cap. 15:01; Sharon Jethu, who has been designated for the Guyana Police Force (GPF), established under the Police Act, Cap. 16:01; and Sadhna Boodhanlall, who will be responsible for the Guyana Prison Service, established under the Prison Act, Cap. 11:01.

Traditionally, members of the Disciplined Services vote prior to the public to allow them to be deployed for election security duties on Election Day.
The early-voting exercise is a key part of GECOM’s electoral planning to ensure seamless participation of essential service members, while upholding the integrity and transparency of the electoral process.