THE Organisation of American States (OAS) and the Government of Guyana, on Monday, signed the agreement for the deployment of the Electoral Observation Mission (EOM) for the General and Regional Elections scheduled for September 1, 2025.

In a press statement, the OAS revealed that an agreement was signed at the OAS headquarters in Washington, DC, by OAS Secretary General Albert Ramdin and the Permanent Representative of Guyana to the OAS, Samuel Hinds.

Secretary General Ramdin highlighted the OASs longstanding commitment to democratic governance in Guyana and across the hemisphere.
“This will be the seventh OAS observation in Guyana—an affirmation that democracy is alive and strengthened in the country,” Secretary General Ramdin is quoted.
He also underscored the constructive nature of the OAS’s electoral missions, noting: “EOMs are not meant to criticise, but to deliver positive, achievable recommendations that help strengthen institutions and reinforce public trust.”

Meanwhile, Ambassador Hinds reaffirmed Guyana’s commitment to transparent and credible elections and expressed appreciation for the support of the OAS and other international observer groups.

He said: “We do this conscious that democracy is necessary for development, security, and human rights.”
Since 1997, the OAS has observed six electoral processes in Guyana. Bruce Golding will once again serve as Chief of Mission, as he did in 2020.