WITH Guyana’s General and Regional Elections set for September 1, 2025, the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Wednesday hosted an information session for members of the media to ensure accurate and informed coverage during the elections period.
The session, held ahead of Nomination Day scheduled for July 14, 2025, focused on the critical role the media plays in ensuring voters, political parties, and other stakeholders have factual information during the electoral process.

In an official statement shared with media operatives, GECOM Chairman, Justice (ret’d) Claudette Singh, emphasised the importance of elections, describing them as more than just procedural events but rather “a profound exercise of the electorate’s fundamental human rights.”
She stressed the need for contestants, political parties, observers, voters, civil society organisations, and the public at large to be well-informed about their roles and responsibilities.
Deputy Chief Elections Officer, Aneal Giddings, served as the main presenter, highlighting that the session was the first of many planned engagements to equip media professionals with the tools to report factually and responsibly during the election cycle.

GECOM’s Public Relations Officer, Yolanda Warde, underscored the Commission’s concern about the rapid spread of disinformation during elections. “As the media, we want you to report from an informed position where you have facts,” Warde urged.
The session also detailed what is expected of parties and candidates submitting their lists on Nomination Day, ensuring that journalists are prepared to cover the event accurately.
GECOM has signalled its commitment to hosting additional sessions in the coming weeks as part of its efforts to strengthen transparency and maintain public confidence in the electoral process.