Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) Dr Steve Surujbally yesterday said that the commission is ahead of almost every activity as preparations continue for the May 11 general and regional elections.
Speaking at a ‘Let’s Talk’ forum organized by the non-governmental organisation Blue CAPS, Surujbally did warn that results for the upcoming polls could take longer to declare than previous elections as account has to be taken of the May/June rains and the effect this could have, particularly in far-flung areas in the vast hinterland.
The event which was attended by just about a dozen persons also saw the participation of Chief Election Officer Keith Lowenfield who noted that