Biometrics system cannot be examined in isolation from its challenges

–GECOM says; points to need for legislative amendments, widespread consultations, other requirements that would need to be fulfilled –affirms will operate in accordance with the country’s laws to deliver free, fair elections The following is the full text of a statement from the Guyana Elections Commission: “THE issue concerning the proposed introduction of biometrics […]

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...

‘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...

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...

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

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...

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

kaieteurnewsonline.com - 09/Feb 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...

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...

The Need for Constitutional and Legislative Reforms to Enable Biometrics at Polling Stations in Guyana

kaieteurnewsonline.com - 04/Feb 07:51

Dear Editor, Guyana’s democracy has long been a beacon of hope in the Caribbean, but its electoral system is not without challenges. Allegations of...

Kyrgyzstan: Repressive New Religion Law In Force – Analysis

eurasiareview.com - 02/Feb 00:40

By Felix Corley and Mushfig Bayram On 21 January, President Sadyr Japarov signed into law two new laws which continue to restrict freedom of...

GECOM to train 19,000 persons, conduct civic education programme

guyanachronicle.com - 04/Feb 09:10

–as House approves $7.3B for elections body to advance preparations for upcoming polls SOME $7.3 billion in funding for the Guyana Elections...

GECOM advertises for elections staff

stabroeknews.com - 06:17

The Guyana Elections Commission has announced that it is now accepting applications for various positions related to the upcoming General and Regional...

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