Introduction of Fingerprint biometrics must be shelved until after elections-GECOM Chair

Kaieteur News-Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton on Friday criticized the decision by Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) justice (Ret’d) Claudette Singh on shelving the introduction of digital finger prints calling it “unacceptable and inadequate”. Commissioner Clement Rohee on his Facebook Page on February 4, 2025 stated that Justice Singh decided that “any focus on […]

Norton says GECOM’s Chair decision on biometrics still “unacceptable, inadequate”

kaieteurnewsonline.com - 08/Feb 08:01

Kaieteur News-Opposition Leader Aubrey Norton on Friday criticized the decision by Chairman of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) justice...

‘No law preventing GECOM from employing digital fingerprinting at elections’

kaieteurnewsonline.com - 07/Feb 09:12

—but Chairman says time to introduce system too short Kaieteur News- The introduction of fingerprint biometrics and any focus on such must be...

Alarming and unacceptable how the GECOM Chair arrived at her decision against biometrics

kaieteurnewsonline.com - 27/Jan 05:19

Dear Editor, On January 16, GECOM Chair Claudette Singh ruled against the use of electronic biometrics in the next elections, stating “With less...

Introducing biometrics without legal framework would be unconstitutional – GECOM

kaieteurnewsonline.com - 29/Jan 11:19

Kaieteur News- The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) on Tuesday said that the use of biometrics at the place of polls for the upcoming General and...

Biometrics at place of poll not a feasible option for 2025 – GECOM

stabroeknews.com - 30/Jan 06:09

Given the current level of interest in some quarters concerning the introduction of biometrics at the Place of Poll for the upcoming General and...

AFC to prove biometrics can be implemented in three months during talks with diplomatic community – Hughes

kaieteurnewsonline.com - 09:23

Kaieteur News-The Alliance For Change (AFC) will be in talks with members of the diplomatic community with the aim of proving that the Guyana...

Biometrics system cannot be examined in isolation from its challenges

guyanachronicle.com - 29/Jan 09:20

–GECOM says; points to need for legislative amendments, widespread consultations, other requirements that would need to be fulfilled...

Response to Kit Nascimento’s accusations

kaieteurnewsonline.com - 29/Jan 15:40

Dear Editor, I find it bemusing yet quite disturbing that Mr. Kit Nascimento accuses Leader of the Alliance for Change, Mr. Nigel Hughes and Mr....

PPP to meet GECOM on Tuesday to discuss elections -Jagdeo

kaieteurnewsonline.com - 01/Feb 09:52

Kaieteur News- The People’s Progressive Party (PPP) will on Tuesday meet with officials of the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) to discuss the...

GECOM gets $7.3B for elections

kaieteurnewsonline.com - 04/Feb 09:15

Kaieteur News-The Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) has been allocated just over $7.3 B to conduct activities linked to the upcoming national...

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