GECOM boss updates UNDP on upcoming elections preparedness

Georgetown : Key issues associated with the upcoming General and Regional Elections were elaborated upon when Dr. Steve Surujbally, Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM), met with Mr.  Carlos del Castillo – Officer-in-Charge of the United Nations Development Programme in Guyana .

The discussions took place at GECOM’s Headquarters. 

Dr. Surujbally updated Mr. Castillo on the state of preparedness for the upcoming elections. He focused primarily on the recently concluded Claims and Objections exercise and its concomitant which would lead to the production of an impeccable Official List of Electors for the 2011 Elections, and the conduct of the polls in a free fair and transparent manner. 

Mr. Castillo assured Dr. Surujbally of the continued commitment to assist GECOM, in keeping with the policies of the UNDP, to support the democratic processes in Guyana.