As Guyanese head to the polls on Monday, September 1, to cast their ballots, some of Guyana’s strongest allies in the international community have sounded calls for a peaceful election day during which citizens are able to vote freely.
The United States has welcomed Guyana’s General and Regional Elections, set for Monday, September 1, 2025, with US Ambassador Nicole Theriot confirming that she and her team have been accredited by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to observe the process.
“We expect election day to be calm and peaceful, with registered voters casting their votes freely. The United States reaffirms our respect for Guyana’s sovereignty and values Guyana as a strong, stable democratic partner,” the US embassy said.
British High Commissioner to Guyana Jane Miller also confirmed her participation, stating that she and her team from the High Commission are preparing to observe the polls.
“September 1st is an exciting day for Guyana, as the people of this country have the opportunity to vote. We are looking forward to a peaceful day, one where people freely cast their vote,” Miller said on today.
Simiarly, High Commissioner of Canada to Guyana, Sébastien Sigouin, will also be observing Monday’s polling day activities, saying in a brief statement that this is an exciting day for Guyana.
“With the team at the Canadian High Commission, we are preparing to observe this process. The people of Guyana will express its will by voting freely, and when the outcome is known, the people will have spoken. May it be a peaceful and joyful day for democracy,” he said today.
Meanwhile, the Head of the Delegation of the European Union in Guyana, Ambassador Rene van Nes, said, “September 1st is an exciting day for Guyana, as the people of this beautiful country exercise their right to vote. The EU is looking forward to this celebration of democracy – a day when Guyanese freely and peacefully cast their vote.”
These ABCE countries had played a crucial role at Guyana’s last General and Regional Elections in 2020 in ensuring the country’s democracy was not undermined.
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