Cuyuni River shooting: GECOM says all election materials remain fully intact, accounted for

STATEMENT BY THE GUYANA ELECTIONS COMMISSION (GECOM)

RE: Update on Election Materials – District 7

31st August, 2025 GEORGETOWN – The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) wishes to confirm that all ballot boxes scheduled for delivery to remote polling stations in District 7 on August 31, 2025, were successfully delivered without damage or delay.

Whereas the Joint Services have confirmed an isolated security incident during the escort operation in the Upper Cuyuni River, we wish to assure the public that no GECOM staff were harmed, and that all election materials remain fully intact and accounted for.

The Commission thanks the Joint Services for their continued operational support and reaffirms that this incident will have no impact on the conduct of the elections on September 1, 2025.

GECOM remains focused on fulfilling its constitutional mandate and is fully prepared for Election Day across all ten regions.